Key result
Systemic hypertension in cats was associated with a significantly greater prevalence of retinal lesions (48% vs 3%; P<0.001) and abnormal left ventricular geometry compared to normotensive cats.
Why the study?
What are the clinical and echocardiographic abnormalities associated with spontaneous systemic hypertension in cats, and does it affect survival?
Population
188 untreated cats referred for evaluation of suspected hypertension-associated ocular, neurologic…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
9 months
Authors
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Supports screening hypertensive cats for retinal and LV changes; leaves open effects on survival.
Observational (n=188)
What are the clinical and echocardiographic abnormalities associated with spontaneous systemic hypertension in cats, and does it affect survival?
Absolute Event Rate: 48% vs 3%
p-value: p=< .001
Spontaneous feline hypertension is associated with significant echocardiographic abnormalities such as left ventricular hypertrophy, but these do not appear to impact short-term (9-month) survival.
Chetboul et al. (2003) conducted an observational in Systemic hypertension (n=188). Systemic hypertension vs. Normotension was evaluated on Prevalence of retinal lesions (p=< .001). Systemic hypertension in cats was associated with a significantly greater prevalence of retinal lesions (48% vs 3%; P<0.001) and abnormal left ventricular geometry compared to normotensive cats.