Key result
Experimental cardiac volume loading via IV lactated Ringer solution significantly increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and left atrial fractional area changes from baseline in healthy dogs.
Why the study?
Does acute volume overload alter left atrial phasic function in healthy dogs?
Does acute volume overload alter left atrial phasic function in healthy dogs?
Experimental cardiac volume loading enhances left atrial phasic function in healthy dogs, indicating that volume load must be considered when evaluating these echocardiographic indices.
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Supports accounting for volume status when interpreting left atrial echocardiographic indices in dogs; leaves open clinical translation.
Osuga et al. (2016) studied Healthy (n=6). Experimental cardiac volume loading (IV lactated Ringer solution) vs. Baseline was evaluated on Left atrial fractional area changes (total, passive, and active) and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure. Experimental cardiac volume loading via IV lactated Ringer solution significantly increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and left atrial fractional area changes from baseline in healthy dogs.
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