Why the study?
The study was conducted to establish reference values for 2D and M-mode echocardiographic measurements in Dachshunds.
What are the reference intervals for transthoracic echocardiographic measurements in adult Dachshunds compared to other dogs of similar weight?
What are the reference intervals for transthoracic echocardiographic measurements in adult Dachshunds compared to other dogs of similar weight?
Breed-specific echocardiographic reference intervals are necessary for Dachshunds to accurately assess chamber enlargement.
May support Dachshund-specific echocardiographic references; leaves open validation in larger cohorts.
The aim of this study was to establish reference values for 2D and M-mode measurements in Dachshunds. Basic echocardiographic data, including M-mode, 2D and spectral Doppler mea- surements, was collected, analyzed and compared between 41 healthy Dachshunds and 50 other healthy dogs of similar weight. Echocardiographic reference intervals were prepared for Dachs- hunds. Dachshunds had a smaller left ventricular diameter in diastole and systole and a thicker septum than other dog breeds. Male Dachshunds had larger diastolic and systolic left ventricular diameter than females. Reference intervals for 2D and M-mode measurements in healthy Dachs- hunds differ from other dogs of similar weight and should be used for this breed to assess cham- ber enlargement.
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