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  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Primatology
  • Cardiology

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  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a significant cause of mortality in captive great apes across all four taxa.
  • The Great Ape Heart Project (GAHP) at Zoo Atlanta collects cardiac data to understand and treat CVD in these animals.
  • Cardiac health assessments are now standard in North American zoos and recommended by Species Survival Plans (SSPs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose standardized methods for collecting and reporting cardiac examination data for the GAHP database.
  • To enhance the diagnostic value and utility of echocardiographic data for comparative studies.
  • To promote consistency and quality in the assessment of cardiac health in captive great apes.

Main Methods:

  • Review and analysis of existing cardiac examination data submitted to the GAHP.
  • Development of recommendations for standardization in nomenclature, imaging techniques, and measurements.
  • Guidelines for data storage and reporting for submission to the GAHP database.

Main Results:

  • As of December 31, 2017, the GAHP database contained approximately 1,100 cardiac examinations from over 70 institutions.
  • Transthoracic echocardiography is identified as a practical and cost-effective diagnostic tool.
  • Standardization is critical for maximizing the diagnostic value of echocardiograms and for comparative research.

Conclusions:

  • Standardizing echocardiographic procedures and data reporting is essential for advancing the understanding and management of CVD in captive great apes.
  • Consistent data collection will facilitate more robust comparative studies within and between great ape taxa.
  • The proposed guidelines aim to improve the quality and consistency of cardiac health assessments in zoological institutions.