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Prospective echocardiographic and tissue Doppler screening of a large Sphynx cat population: reference ranges, heart disease prevalence and genetic aspects.
Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology - 1 Dec 2012
Chetboul Valerie, Petit Amandine, Gouni Vassiliki, Trehiou-Sechi Emilie, Misbach Charlotte, Balouka David, Carlos Sampedrano Carolina, Pouchelon Jean-Louis, Tissier Renaud, Abitbol Marie
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: (1) To investigate heart morphology and function using echocardiography and tissue Doppler imaging (TDI), (2) to determine heart disease prevalence and characteristics, and (3) to assess potential genetic features in a population of Sphynx cats presented for cardiovascular screening. ANIMALS: A total of 147 echocardiographic examinations, including 33 follow-ups, were performed by trained observers on...
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