Key result
Concurrent low plasma sodium and high plasma glucose concentrations were present in 44% of non-surviving dogs with congestive heart failure compared to 0% of survivors (P<0.0001).
Why the study?
Are plasma sodium and glucose concentrations associated with survival in dogs with congestive heart failure?
Population
59 dogs with congestive heart failure (CHF) prior to receiving cardiac medication
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May flag higher mortality risk in dogs with CHF; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Observational (n=59)
Are plasma sodium and glucose concentrations associated with survival in dogs with congestive heart failure?
Absolute Event Rate: 44% vs 0%
p-value: p=<0.0001
Lower plasma sodium and higher plasma glucose prior to treatment are associated with worse survival outcomes in dogs with congestive heart failure.
Brady et al. (2004) conducted an observational in Congestive heart failure (n=59). Plasma sodium and glucose concentrations was evaluated on Survival status (p=<0.0001). Concurrent low plasma sodium and high plasma glucose concentrations were present in 44% of non-surviving dogs with congestive heart failure compared to 0% of survivors (P<0.0001).
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