VERTEBRAL HEART SCORES IN EIGHT DOG BREEDS. Issue 1 (21st September 2012)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- VERTEBRAL HEART SCORES IN EIGHT DOG BREEDS. Issue 1 (21st September 2012)
- Main Title:
- VERTEBRAL HEART SCORES IN EIGHT DOG BREEDS
- Authors:
- Jepsen‐Grant, K.
Pollard, R.E.
Johnson, L.R. - Abstract:
- <abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>The vertebral heart score (VHS) measurement is commonly used to provide a more objective measurement of cardiomegaly in canines. However, several studies have shown significant breed variations from the value previously established by Buchanan and Bücheler (9.7 ± 0.5). This study describes VHS measurements in Pug, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier, Dachshund, Bulldog, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, and Boston Terrier dog breeds. Dogs with two or three view thoracic radiographs, no subjective radiographic evidence of cardiomegaly, and no physical examination findings of heart murmurs or gallop rhythms were included in the study. The Pug, Pomeranian, Bulldog, and Boston Terrier groups were found to have a VHS significantly greater than 9.7 ± 0.5 (<italic>P</italic> < 0.00001, <italic>P</italic> = 0.0014, <italic>P</italic> < 0.0001, <italic>P</italic> < 0.00001, respectively). Body condition score (BCS) was found to have a significant effect on the VHS of Lhasa Apso group. Anomalous vertebrae in the thoracic column were associated with a significant increase in VHS of the Bulldog (<italic>P</italic> = 0.028) and Boston Terrier (<italic>P</italic> = 0.0004) groups. Thoracic depth to width ratio did not have a significant effect on VHS.</p> </abstract>
- Is Part Of:
- Veterinary radiology & ultrasound. Volume 54:Issue 1(2013)
- Journal:
- Veterinary radiology & ultrasound
- Issue:
- Volume 54:Issue 1(2013)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 54, Issue 1 (2013)
- Year:
- 2013
- Volume:
- 54
- Issue:
- 1
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2013-0054-0001-0000
- Page Start:
- 3
- Page End:
- 8
- Publication Date:
- 2012-09-21
- Subjects:
- Veterinary radiology -- Periodicals
Radiologie vétérinaire -- Périodiques
Échographie vétérinaire -- Périodiques
Radiography -- Periodicals
Ultrasonography -- Periodicals
Diagnosis -- Periodicals
Veterinary Medicine -- Periodicals
Societies, Medical -- Periodicals
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http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/loi/vru ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2012.01976.x ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 1058-8183
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