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Cardiomyopathy in turkeys.

C M Czarnecki

    Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. A, Comparative Physiology
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Round heart disease (RHD) in turkeys is a spontaneous cardiomyopathy with unknown causes. Furazolidone-induced heart issues appear similar, possibly an exaggerated form of RHD.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Pathology
    • Avian Medicine
    • Cardiology

    Background:

    • Round heart disease (RHD) is a spontaneous cardiomyopathy affecting turkeys.
    • The etiology of RHD is currently unknown.
    • Suspected factors include genetics, management, enzyme deficiencies, viruses, and metabolic or immunologic issues.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review investigations into proposed etiologic factors for RHD.
    • To compare spontaneous RHD with Furazolidone (FZ)-induced cardiomyopathy.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing scientific literature on RHD and FZ-induced cardiomyopathy.
    • Comparative analysis of pathological and etiological findings.

    Main Results:

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  • Furazolidone-induced cardiomyopathy is pathologically indistinguishable from spontaneous RHD.
  • Current evidence suggests FZ-induced cardiomyopathy may be an exaggerated form of spontaneous RHD.

    • Conclusions:

    • The exact mechanisms linking FZ-induced cardiomyopathy to spontaneous RHD require further elucidation.
    • Further research is needed to confirm if FZ-induced cardiomyopathy is an exaggeration of spontaneous RHD.