Key result
In dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy (median survival 671 days), a restrictive transmitral flow pattern, severity of heart failure, ascites, ESV-I >140 mL/m2, and EF <25% negatively predicted survival.
Why the study?
What are the prognostic indicators for survival in dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy?
Observational (n=63)
What are the prognostic indicators for survival in dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy?
In dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy, a restrictive transmitral flow pattern, along with HF class, ascites, ESV-I, and EF, are significant negative prognostic indicators for survival.
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May refine prognosis in canine DCM; leaves open prospective validation before guiding care.
Borgarelli et al. (2006) conducted an observational in Dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs (n=63). Prognostic indicators (clinical, ECG, echocardiographic, Doppler) was evaluated on Survival time. In dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy (median survival 671 days), a restrictive transmitral flow pattern, severity of heart failure, ascites, ESV-I >140 mL/m2, and EF <25% negatively predicted survival.
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