Key result
Heart rate and body weight correlate with standard ECG and echocardiographic parameters in healthy dogs.
Why the study?
The correlation of heart rate and body weight with electrocardiographic and echocardiographic parameters in indigenous dog breeds of Tamil Nadu was not established.
Cross-Sectional (n=24)
Correlations in indigenous dogs unreported; leaves open need for validated species-specific ECG and echo reference ranges.
The current study was aimed to study the correlation of heart rate and body weight with various electrocardiographic and echocardiographic parameters in indigenous breeds of dogs of Tamil Nadu such as Rajapalayam and Chippiparai. The dogs are known for their skill, companionship and their adaptation to the country’s tropical climate. Study population consisted of 24 overtly healthy Rajapalayam (n=12) and Chippiparai (n=12) dogs, sighthound breeds of Tamil Nadu. After recording the relevant parameters, the values were correlated statistically and results obtained.
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Bhargavi et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy (n=24). Heart rate and body weight was evaluated on Correlation with various electrocardiographic and echocardiographic parameters.
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