Key result
Systemic hypertension in cats was associated with greater left ventricular wall thickness (5.1 vs 4.2 mm) and significant differences in distal aortic root measurements (P=0.0001).
Why the study?
Does systemic hypertension affect echocardiographic and radiographic cardiovascular variables in cats compared to healthy geriatric cats?
Population
30 cats, comprising 15 healthy geriatric cats and 15 hypertensive cats
Comparison
Systemic hypertension (exposure) vs Healthy geriatric cats
Design
Case-control
Authors
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Echocardiographic LV thickening may prompt hypertension screening in cats; extends observational associations but leaves causal and treatment effects open.
Observational (n=30)
Does systemic hypertension affect echocardiographic and radiographic cardiovascular variables in cats compared to healthy geriatric cats?
Absolute Event Rate: 5.1% vs 4.2%
Systemic hypertension in cats is associated with increased left ventricular wall thickness, asymmetrical septal hypertrophy, and aortic root dilatation compared to healthy geriatric cats.
Nelson et al. (2002) conducted an observational in Systemic hypertension (n=30). Systemic hypertension vs. Healthy geriatric cats with normal SBP was evaluated on Left ventricle wall thickness. Systemic hypertension in cats was associated with greater left ventricular wall thickness (5.1 vs 4.2 mm) and significant differences in distal aortic root measurements (P=0.0001).
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