Home blood pressure measurement in companion animals: underestimated or unknown?

Blood pressure (BP) measurement is a clinically significant procedure due to its close relationship with hemodynamics. Diseases that affect the components determining BP can lead to alterations in pressure values and must be recognized and managed therapeutically. Although BP can be measured in a hospital setting, it is well known that animals may exhibit signs of situational hypertension due to various factors, such as "white coat syndrome," unfamiliar environments, distinct odors, long waiting times, contact with other animals, transportation, and other stress-inducing stimuli that can trigger the release of circulating catecholamines.

Systemic Arterial Hypertension and Factors Associated with Blood Pressure Dysregulation in Companion Animals.

Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH), characterised by a persistent increase in BP beyond the reference values for the species, is a concerning and detrimental clinical condition. The aim of this manuscript is to present the state of the art on SAH in companion animals, including the different types of hypertension, diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and the factors associated with its occurrence, such as the role of stress. It also discusses the benefits and challenges related to the measurement process.

Clinical-Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advances in Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

A comprehensive literature review was conducted to summarise existing evidence and the latest therapeutic advancements in feline HCM. The disease phenotype is characterised by the development of concentric hypertrophy, which is variable but often asymmetric, primarily affecting the left ventricle. The HCM is marked by diastolic dysfunction, resulting in a reduced intracavitary internal diameter due to the disordered alignment of cardiomyocytes and excessive collagen deposition, which thickens the myocardial tissue and impairs relaxation.

Intraoperative Frozen Section Biopsy for the Auxiliary Diagnosis of Transmural Intestinal Intermediate T-Cell Canine Lymphoma.

Intestinal lymphoma is characterized by a malignant lymphoid neoplasm with multifactorial causes, variable clinical symptoms, and, in some cases, rapid progression. This article describes a case of intestinal lymphoma in a dog that had a history of diarrhea lasting two months, accompanied by episodes of hematochezia, which was treated using the CHOP 19 protocol. A seven-year-old male Golden Retriever presented to a veterinary clinic with clinical signs of diarrhea, prostration, and the presence of bloody feces, as reported by the owner.

Leishmania sp. can affect the cardiovascular system of dogs - A systematic review of over 80 years.

Cardiovascular involvement in Leishmania sp. infections still requires further elucidation, with cutaneous and organic changes being more frequently observed. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of cardiovascular involvement in dogs with canine visceral leishmaniasis, considering a publication span of over 80 years.

Hemopathogens in naturally infected bovine fetuses in Brazil.

The transplacental transmission of parasites and hemoparasites is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of diseases. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of hemopathogens in bovine fetuses at various gestational periods. Samples were obtained from a slaughterhouse in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and a total of 236 fetuses were collected.

Knowledge and perception about the welfare and mistreatment of dogs in Brazil.

Animal welfare encompasses the overall well-being of an animal, spanning both its physical and mental health, assessable through potential measurements. It stands in contrast to mistreatment, which involves actions, direct or indirect, that endanger an animal's well-being. This study sought to appraise the factors influencing the Brazilian population's understanding of dog welfare and mistreatment.

G-protein-coupled receptor MAS deletion produces a preeclampsia-like phenotype in FVB/N mice.

Background: An unbalance in the renin-angiotensin (Ang) system (RAS) between the Ang II/AT1 and Ang-(1-7)/Mas axis appears to be involved in preeclampsia (PE), in which a reduction in Ang-(1-7) was observed. Here, we tested whether the reduction in the activity of the Ang-(1-7)/Mas axis could be a contributing factor for the development of PE, using Mas-deficient (Mas-/-) mice.

Methods And Results: Cardiovascular parameters were evaluated by telemetry before, during pregnancy and 4 days postpartum in 20-week-old Mas-/- and wild-type (WT) female mice.

Escherichia coli O157:H7 strains in bovine carcasses and the impact on the animal production chain.

Foodborne diseases are characterized by conditions that can induce symptomatic illnesses in their carriers, and therefore represent a serious problem. They are important conditions from a clinical and epidemiological point of view, and are associated with the occurrence of serious public health problems, with a strong impact on morbidity and mortality. The Escherichia coli (E.

Comparison of two sedation protocols for diagnostic radiography in dogs with hip dysplasia.

Hip dysplasia is an alteration with a high incidence in large dogs. The aim of the study was to compare the association of xylazine or dexmedetomidine with fentanyl for radiography with joint distractor for the diagnosis of hip dysplasia. Fifteen healthy dogs, German Shepherd and Belgian Shepherd, were randomly submitted to treatments 0.