Key result
Detailed history and thorough clinical examination guide appropriate cardiovascular diagnostics in dogs and cats.
Why the study?
Heart disease is common in small animal patients, but deciding which cases merit further investigation and determining the most appropriate tests can be challenging.
A detailed history and thorough clinical examination are crucial first steps in guiding appropriate diagnostic testing for dogs and cats with heart disease.
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Emphasizes history and exam to guide testing in dogs and cats; leaves open prospective validation of specific diagnostic algorithms.
Heart disease is common in small animal patients and it can be challenging to decide which cases merit further investigation. Regardless of whether or not there are financial constraints, often the most important part of the process is obtaining a detailed history and performing a thorough clinical examination, as these will guide further testing. The next step is to determine which test is most appropriate to answer our clinical questions regarding treatment and prognosis. This article aims to set out a logical approach to the investigation of dogs and cats with heart disease.
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Ruth Willis (2019) conducted a review in Heart disease in dogs and cats. Cardiovascular diagnostics approach was evaluated. A logical approach to cardiovascular diagnostics in dogs and cats relies on a detailed history and thorough clinical examination to guide appropriate further testing.
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