Heatstroke and brachycephalic dogs - is there an increased risk?

Do dogs that are brachycephalic have an increased risk for developing heat-related illness compared to dogs that are not brachycephalics?

Risk.

Four studies were critically appraised. Three of these were cohort studies, one was a case-control study.

Moderate.

Brachycephalic dogs are at increased risk of developing heat-related illness and brachycephalic breeds are over-represented in presentations for heatstroke. Other factors named, such as body weight, also contributed to the risk of developing heat-related illness.

Dogs that are brachycephalic are likely to have an increased risk for developing heat-related illness compared to non-brachycephalic dogs.