Key result
Multi-detector row computed tomography measurements of left ventricular volume and ejection fraction were highly correlated with echocardiography (r = 0.90 to 0.96) in healthy dogs.
Why the study?
Does multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) accurately assess left ventricular function compared to echocardiography in healthy dogs?
Population
10 healthy Beagles
Comparison
Retrospectively ECG-gated, contrast-enhanced… vs 2-D and M-mode echocardiography under general…
Design
Preclinical
Authors
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MDCT may support LV assessment in healthy dogs; leaves open validation in disease and clinical translation.
Cross-Sectional (n=10)
No
Does multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) accurately assess left ventricular function compared to echocardiography in healthy dogs?
Effect estimate: r = 0.91 to 0.96
p-value: p=<0.01
MDCT is a feasible and highly correlated alternative to echocardiography for assessing left ventricular volume and function in dogs.
Henjes et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy (n=10). Multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) vs. Echocardiography was evaluated on Correlation of left ventricular end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes between MDCT and echocardiography (r = 0.91 to 0.96, p=<0.01). Multi-detector row computed tomography measurements of left ventricular volume and ejection fraction were highly correlated with echocardiography (r = 0.90 to 0.96) in healthy dogs.
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