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Khaki Z, Nooshirvani P, Shirani D, Masoudifard M. Diagnostic value of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and their correlation with lipoproteins in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease. BMC Vet Res 2022; 18:448. [PMID: 36564735 PMCID: PMC9784259 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-022-03548-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most common diagnosed cardiovascular disease in dogs. Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) tests are used to diagnose congestive heart failure, but there are conflicting reports about their value in diagnosing the subclinical stages of MMVD in dogs. Moreover, the diagnostic value of blood lipoproteins in dogs with MMVD is still unclear. The purpose of this study was to assess the serum concentrations of ANP, BNP and lipoproteins of dogs with MMVD and to evaluate the correlation of the levels of ANP and BNP with lipoproteins. RESULTS This study was performed on 24 dogs with MMVD and 10 healthy dogs. Dogs with MMVD were classified in to stages B1 (n = 11), B2 (n = 6), C (n = 4) and D (n = 3) groups according to the classification suggested by American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine guidelines. Our results showed that the mean serum BNP levels were significantly increased for all MMVD groups compared to control dogs. The mean serum ANP levels for the stage B2, C and D groups were significantly higher than the control group, while the mean serum ANP concentrations did not differ significantly between the stage B1 and control groups. An increase in BNP level was observed in 87.5% of patients. Although BNP concentrations were elevated in 100% of dogs with stages C, D and B2, high BNP was observed in 72.72% of dogs with stage B1. Regarding ANP, 58.33% of patients had an increase in ANP. However, elevated ANP levels were found in only 27.27% of patients in stage B1, while increased ANP levels were observed in 66.66 and 100% of patients in stage B2 and C/D groups respectively. Also, in all patients with MMVD, the mean serum concentrations of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were approximately 1.7 to 2 times significantly lower than the control group. Additionally, the mean serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) increased significantly (1.9-2.7 times) compared to the control group. There was a significant inverse correlation between HDL-C and BNP, and HDL-C and ANP. LDL-C showed a significant positive correlation with BNP, and ANP. Also, LDL-C, but not HDL-C, had a significant positive correlation with LA/AO ratio, LVIDd, LVIDdN and VHS. BNP and ANP showed a significant positive correlation with LA/AO, LVIDd, LVIDdN and VHS. CONCLUSIONS Serum BNP has a greater diagnostic value than serum ANP in dogs with MMVD. In addition, serum BNP can be used to determine the subclinical stages of B1 and B2 MMVD. This study also suggests that dogs with subclinical MMVD, showed an increase in BNP along with a decrease in HDL-C and an increase in LDL-C, which are known to be risk factors for cardiovascular diseases in human. However, it seems that high LDL-C is more involved in the pathogenesis of MMVD than low HDL-C. Therefore, periodic testing of serum lipoproteins is recommended in high-risk patients, even if total cholesterol levels are normal.
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- Zohreh Khaki
- grid.46072.370000 0004 0612 7950Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Qareeb St., Azadi Ave, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.46072.370000 0004 0612 7950Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Qareeb St., Azadi Ave, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.46072.370000 0004 0612 7950Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.46072.370000 0004 0612 7950Department of Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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O'Shaughnessy S, Crawford I, Arsevska E, Singleton D, Hughes D, Noble PJ, Hezzell M. Clinical findings associated with N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide measurement in dogs and cats attending first opinion veterinary practices. Vet Rec 2021; 191:e945. [PMID: 34558065 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Clinical findings associated with N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) measurement in dogs and cats in primary practice, and their relevance to published measurement indications, have not been described. METHODS Using electronic health record data collected by the Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network, appointments in which NT-proBNP was measured were identified using keyword-based text filtering. For these appointments, clinical findings were manually identified from each patient's clinical narrative (CN) and their frequencies described. RESULTS CNs of 3510 appointments (357 dogs and 257 cats) from 99practices were evaluated. The most frequently recorded clinical findings in dogs were: heart murmur (n = 147, 41.2% (95% confidence interval (CI) = 36.1%-46.3%), coughing (n = 83, 23.2% (95% CI = 18.8%-27.6%)) and panting (n = 58, 16.2% (95% CI = 12.4%-20.0%)) and in cats: heart murmur (n = 143, 55.6% (95% CI = 49.5%-61.7%)), suspected thromboembolism (n = 88, 34.2% (95% CI = 28.4%-40.0%)) and weight loss (n = 53, 20.6% (95% CI = 15.7%-25.5%)). Dyspnoea and tachypnoea were infrequently reported in dogs (n = 29, 8.1% (95% CI = 5.3%-10.9%) and n = 21, 5.9% (95% CI = 3.5%-8.3%), respectively) and cats (n = 26, 10.1% (95% CI = 6.4%-13.8%) and n = 36, 14.0% (95% CI = 9.8%-18.2%), respectively). CONCLUSION Clinical findings referable to cardiac disease were recorded contemporaneously with NT-proBNP measurement and suggested both published and other indications (coughing (in dogs and cats), and serial measurements and thromboembolism (in cats)) for testing.
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- Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol, UK
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- Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK.,Campus International de Baillarguet, French Agricultural Research for Development (CIRAD), Montpellier, France
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- Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK
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- Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol, UK
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- Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol, UK
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- Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol, UK
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Santana C, Paiva J, Mucha C, Alencar N. Avaliação dos níveis plasmáticos do peptídeo natriurético NT-proBNP em cães da raça Poodle em diferentes estágios da doença valvar crônica mitral. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2018. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-4162-9630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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RESUMO A doença valvar crônica mitral (DVCM) é comum em cães e pode não causar sintomas clínicos da insuficiência cardíaca (IC) durante anos. O peptídeo natriurético tipo B (BNP) é armazenado nos miócitos ventriculares e secretado para circulação com seu fragmento NT-proBNP, quando ocorre aumento. Este estudo avaliou os níveis plasmáticos do peptídeo natriurético NT-proBNP em cães da raça Poodle em diferentes estágios da DVCM, seguindo as diretrizes do American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM, 2009). Amostras de sangue foram coletadas para determinação do biomarcador NT-proBNP para comparação entre grupos. As medianas do NT-proBNP nos grupos estudados foram: 551pmol/L (controle), 302pmol/L (grupo B1), 1.033pmol/L (grupo B2), 954pmol/L (grupo C) e 5.541pmol/L (grupo D). Mediante o uso de um ponto de corte ideal de >709pmol/L, foi possível identificar os cães com aumento cardíaco verdadeiro daqueles sem aumento cardíaco, com sensibilidade de 75% e especificidade de 100%. O NT-proBNP aumentou de acordo com o avanço dos estágios da DVCM, sendo os estágios B2, C e D aqueles com valores mais elevados desse biomarcador. Para o estágio B2, a mensuração do NT-proBNP mostrou ser uma excelente ferramenta para diagnosticar precocemente o aumento cardíaco em cães da raça Poodle.
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- Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Feasibility, safety, and tolerance of subcutaneous synthetic canine B-type natriuretic peptide (syncBNP) in healthy dogs and dogs with stage B1 mitral valve disease. J Vet Cardiol 2017; 19:211-217. [PMID: 28478943 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2017.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2016] [Revised: 01/18/2017] [Accepted: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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INTRODUCTION An important aspect of heart failure is the progressive ineffectiveness of the salutary natriuretic peptide system and its secondary messenger, 3',5'-cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). In humans with acute heart failure, administration of exogenous natriuretic peptide is associated with improvement in clinical signs and reduction of cardiac filling pressures. This study aimed to determine the feasibility, tolerance, and safety of subcutaneous (SC) synthetic canine B-type natriuretic peptide (syncBNP) administration in dogs. ANIMALS Six privately owned dogs. MATERIALS AND METHODS Dogs were enrolled in a modified 3 + 3 phase I trial. Three dogs initially received doses of 2.5 and 5 μg/kg SC syncBNP followed by an additional three dogs dosed at 5 and 10 μg/kg. Hemodynamic monitoring was performed for 120 min after each injection. Blood and urine samples were collected at 45 and 120 min after injection of 5 μg/kg. Major adverse clinical events that would potentially halt testing were pre-defined. RESULTS Four healthy dogs and two dogs with stage B1 mitral valve disease were recruited. Synthetic canine B-type natriuretic peptide was well tolerated at all doses. Synthetic canine B-type natriuretic peptide at 5 μg/kg significantly increased median plasma cGMP (baseline cGMP, 131.5 pmol/mL [range, 91.9-183.6 pmol/mL]; 45 min, 153.6 pmol/mL [140.3-214.3 pmol/mL]; 120 min, 192.7 pmol/mL [139.1-240.1 pmol/mL]; p=0.041). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS We report for the first time administration of syncBNP in privately owned dogs. Administration of SC syncBNP was feasible, well tolerated, safe, and increased plasma cGMP concentration. Further studies using exogenous syncBNP for treatment of heart disease are warranted.
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Strunz CMC, Marcondes-Santos M, Takada JY, Fragata FS, Mansur ADP. Quality of Life Score as a Predictor of Death in Dogs with Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease. Arq Bras Cardiol 2017; 108:347-353. [PMID: 28380134 PMCID: PMC5421474 DOI: 10.5935/abc.20170032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2016] [Accepted: 11/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background The knowledge of the variables predicting mortality is important in clinical
practice and for therapeutic monitoring in mitral valve disease. Objectives To determine whether a quality of life score evaluated with the Functional
Evaluation of Cardiac Health questionnaire would predict mortality in dogs
with degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD). Methods Thirty-six client-owned dogs with mitral valve disease underwent clinical,
laboratory, and echocardiographic evaluations at baseline and were monitored
for 6 months. Cardiovascular death was the primary outcome. Results The 36 dogs were classified as survivors or nonsurvivors. Higher values of
the following variables were obtained at baseline in the nonsurviving group
(12 dogs): amino-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels,
plasma norepinephrine, heart rate, quality of life score, diastolic left
ventricular internal dimension to aortic root ratio, systolic left
ventricular internal dimension to aortic root ratio, and left atrium to
aortic root ratio. NT-proBNP levels and quality life score were
independently associated with death in the multivariable analysis. Conclusion The quality life score was an independent variable for cardiac death in dogs
with DMVD. This result is encouraging, as this score is easy to apply and
does not require any technology, only a veterinarian and an observant owner.
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- Hospital Veterinário Sena Madureira, Vila Mariana, São Paulo, SP - Brazil
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Kanno N, Hori Y, Hidaka Y, Chikazawa S, Kanai K, Hoshi F, Itoh N. Plasma atrial natriuretic peptide and N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide concentrations in dogs with right-sided congestive heart failure. J Vet Med Sci 2016; 78:535-42. [PMID: 26607133 PMCID: PMC4873841 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.15-0435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The clinical utility of plasma natriuretic peptide concentrations in dogs with right-sided congestive heart failure (CHF) remains unclear. We investigated whether plasma levels of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) are useful for assessing the congestive signs of right-sided heart failure in dogs. This retrospective study enrolled 16 healthy dogs and 51 untreated dogs with presence (n=28) or absence (n=23) of right-sided CHF. Medical records of physical examinations, thoracic radiography and echocardiography were reviewed. The plasma concentration of canine ANP was measured with a chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay. Plasma NT-proBNP concentrations were determined using an enzyme immunoassay. Plasma ANP and NT-proBNP concentrations in dogs with right-sided CHF were significantly higher than in healthy controls and those without right-sided CHF. The plasma NT-proBNP concentration >3,003 pmol/l used to identify right-sided CHF had a sensitivity of 88.5% and specificity of 90.3%. An area under the ROC curve (AUC) was 0.93. The AUC for NT-proBNP was significantly higher than the AUCs for the cardiothoracic ratio, vertebral heart score, ratio of right ventricular end-diastolic internal diameter to body surface area, tricuspid late diastolic flow and ratio of the velocities of tricuspid early to late diastolic flow. These results suggest that plasma ANP and NT-proBNP concentrations increase markedly in dogs with right-sided CHF. Particularly, NT-proBNP is simple and helpful biomarkers to assess the right-sided CHF.
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- Nobuyuki Kanno
- Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Faculty of Agriculture, Miyazaki University, 1-1 Gakuen Kibanadai Nishi, Miyazaki 889-2192, Japan
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Kobayashi K, Hori Y, Chimura S. Plasma N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide concentrations in dogs with pulmonic stenosis. J Vet Med Sci 2014; 76:827-31. [PMID: 24561377 PMCID: PMC4108765 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.13-0554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The detailed information between plasma N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentrations and dogs with pulmonic stenosis (PS) is still unknown. The aim of the present study was to investigate the clinical utility of measuring plasma NT-proBNP concentrations in dogs with PS and to determine whether plasma NT-proBNP concentration could be used to assess disease severity. This retrospective study enrolled 30 client-owned, untreated dogs with PS (asymptomatic [n=23] and symptomatic [n=7]) and 11 healthy laboratory beagles. Results of physical examination, thoracic radiography and echocardiography were recorded. Plasma NT-proBNP concentrations were measured using commercial laboratories. Compared to the healthy control dogs, cardiothoracic ratio was significantly increased in dogs with both asymptomatic and symptomatic PS. Similarly, the ratio of the main pulmonary artery to aorta was significantly decreased in dogs with both asymptomatic and symptomatic PS. The pulmonic pressure gradient in the symptomatic PS dogs was significantly higher than that in the asymptomatic PS dogs. Plasma NT-proBNP concentration was significantly elevated in the symptomatic PS dogs compared to the healthy control dogs and the asymptomatic PS dogs. Furthermore, the Doppler-derived pulmonic pressure gradient was significantly correlated with the plasma NT-proBNP concentration (r=0.78, r(2)=0.61, P<0.0001). Plasma NT-proBNP concentration >764 pmol/l to identify severe PS had a sensitivity of 76.2% and specificity of 81.8%. The plasma NT-proBNP concentration increased by spontaneous PS, i.e. right-sided pressure overload and can be used as an additional method to assess the severity of PS in dogs.
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- Keiya Kobayashi
- Chimura Veterinary Hospital, 20-13 Minamikarooke, Nakahonmachi, Iwakura, Aichi 482-0042, Japan
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Oyama MA, Boswood A, Connolly DJ, Ettinger SJ, Fox PR, Gordon SG, Rush JE, Sisson DD, Stepien RL, Wess G, Zannad F. Clinical usefulness of an assay for measurement of circulating N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide concentration in dogs and cats with heart disease. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2014; 243:71-82. [PMID: 23786193 DOI: 10.2460/javma.243.1.71] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Mark A Oyama
- Department of Clinical Studies-Philadelphia, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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Sjöstrand K, Wess G, Ljungvall I, Häggström J, Merveille AC, Wiberg M, Gouni V, Lundgren Willesen J, Hanås S, Lequarré AS, Mejer Sørensen L, Wolf J, Tiret L, Kierczak M, Forsberg S, McEntee K, Battaille G, Seppälä E, Lindblad-Toh K, Georges M, Lohi H, Chetboul V, Fredholm M, Höglund K. Breed differences in natriuretic peptides in healthy dogs. J Vet Intern Med 2014; 28:451-7. [PMID: 24495256 PMCID: PMC4857989 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.12310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2013] [Revised: 11/26/2013] [Accepted: 12/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Measurement of plasma concentration of natriuretic peptides (NPs) is suggested to be of value in diagnosis of cardiac disease in dogs, but many factors other than cardiac status may influence their concentrations. Dog breed potentially is 1 such factor. OBJECTIVE To investigate breed variation in plasma concentrations of pro-atrial natriuretic peptide 31-67 (proANP 31-67) and N-terminal B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in healthy dogs. ANIMALS 535 healthy, privately owned dogs of 9 breeds were examined at 5 centers as part of the European Union (EU) LUPA project. METHODS Absence of cardiovascular disease or other clinically relevant organ-related or systemic disease was ensured by thorough clinical investigation. Plasma concentrations of proANP 31-67 and NT-proBNP were measured by commercially available ELISA assays. RESULTS Overall significant breed differences were found in proANP 31-67 (P < .0001) and NT-proBNP (P < .0001) concentrations. Pair-wise comparisons between breeds differed in approximately 50% of comparisons for proANP 31-67 as well as NT-proBNP concentrations, both when including all centers and within each center. Interquartile range was large for many breeds, especially for NT-proBNP. Among included breeds, Labrador Retrievers and Newfoundlands had highest median NT-proBNP concentrations with concentrations 3 times as high as those of Dachshunds. German Shepherds and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels had the highest median proANP 31-67 concentrations, twice the median concentration in Doberman Pinschers. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE Considerable interbreed variation in plasma NP concentrations was found in healthy dogs. Intrabreed variation was large in several breeds, especially for NT-proBNP. Additional studies are needed to establish breed-specific reference ranges.
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- K Sjöstrand
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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Wolf J, Gerlach N, Weber K, Klima A, Wess G. The diagnostic relevance of NT-proBNP and proANP 31-67 measurements in staging of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs. Vet Clin Pathol 2013; 42:196-206. [DOI: 10.1111/vcp.12044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Johanna Wolf
- Clinic of Small Animal Medicine; LMU University; Munich; Germany
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- Clinic of Small Animal Medicine; LMU University; Munich; Germany
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- Clinic of Small Animal Medicine; LMU University; Munich; Germany
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- Statistical Consulting Unit; LMU University; Munich; Germany
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- Clinic of Small Animal Medicine; LMU University; Munich; Germany
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Miyagawa Y, Tominaga Y, Toda N, Takemura N. Relationship between glomerular filtration rate and plasma N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide concentrations in dogs with chronic kidney disease. Vet J 2013; 197:445-50. [PMID: 23570775 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2012] [Revised: 02/04/2013] [Accepted: 02/21/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Plasma N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentrations increase in dogs with azotemia. However, the correlation between glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and NT-proBNP concentrations in dogs has not been evaluated. The objective of this study was to evaluate the correlation between GFR and plasma NT-proBNP concentrations in dogs with chronic kidney disease (CKD). In this retrospective cross-sectional study, plasma creatinine (Cre) and NT-proBNP concentrations, plasma iohexol clearance (PCio) values and blood pressure were measured in dogs with CKD. Dogs were classified according to PCio values into D group (dogs with decreased PCio values), and N group (dogs with normal PCio values). Dogs were further categorized on the basis of their systolic blood pressure and PCio values into NT-D group (normotensive dogs with decreased PCio values), NT-N group (normotensive dogs with normal PCio values), HT-D group (hypertensive dogs with decreased PCio values) and HT-N group (hypertensive dogs with normal PCio values). Significant correlations were observed between plasma NT-proBNP and Cre concentrations (r=0.360, P<0.05) and PCio values (r=-0.470, P<0.01). Plasma NT-proBNP concentrations were significantly higher in the D group than in the N group (P<0.001). Plasma NT-proBNP concentrations were significantly higher in the HT-D group than in the other three groups (P ≤ 0.007). No differences in plasma NT-proBNP concentrations were observed between the NT-D and HT-N groups (P=0.28). Plasma NT-proBNP concentrations were significantly lower in the NT-N group than in the other three groups (P ≤ 0.043). Our findings suggest that decreased GFR might be associated with increased plasma NT-proBNP concentrations in dogs, similar to that in humans. In addition, the complication of hypertension in CKD might be associated with further increases in plasma NT-proBNP concentrations. In conclusion, the effects of GFR and blood pressure on the plasma NT-proBNP concentration were small, but it could be necessary to consider the effects when this marker is used to evaluate canine cardiac disease.
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- Y Miyagawa
- Laboratory of Veterinary Internal Medicine II, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, 1-7-1 Kyonan Cho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8602, Japan.
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Sleeper MM, Roland R, Drobatz KJ. Use of the vertebral heart scale for differentiation of cardiac and noncardiac causes of respiratory distress in cats: 67 cases (2002–2003). J Am Vet Med Assoc 2013; 242:366-71. [DOI: 10.2460/javma.242.3.366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Diagnostic utility of NT-proBNP and ANP in a canine model of chronic embolic pulmonary hypertension. Vet J 2012; 194:215-21. [PMID: 22578688 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2012.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2011] [Revised: 03/21/2012] [Accepted: 03/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The information needed to diagnose pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in dogs based on N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) levels is unclear. In this study, serial changes in plasma NT-proBNP and ANP concentrations were evaluated in association with the development of chronic embolic pulmonary hypertension (CEPH). Six Beagle dogs underwent percutaneous pulmonary artery catheterization. CEPH was induced by the repeated injection of 300 μm microspheres into the pulmonary artery via the catheter. Measured peak systolic pulmonary arterial pressure (PAPs) was elevated up to 80 mm Hg at 90 days by repeated injection of microspheres. Echocardiographic examination showed significant increase in the main pulmonary artery enlargement, right ventricular dilation, transtricuspid late diastolic flow, and ventricular late diastolic myocardial velocity. Plasma concentrations of NT-proBNP and ANP were significantly increased by microsphere-induced severe CEPH, but not by mild CEPH. Measured PAPs correlated weakly with plasma NT-proBNP and ANP concentrations (r=0.63 and 0.69, respectively) and with several echocardiographic variables. Our results indicated that plasma ANP and NT-proBNP responded to severe PAH, but that they were not sensitive for mild PAH.
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Reynolds CA, Brown DC, Rush JE, Fox PR, Nguyenba TP, Lehmkuhl LB, Gordon SG, Kellihan HB, Stepien RL, Lefbom BK, Meier CK, Oyama MA. Prediction of first onset of congestive heart failure in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease: the PREDICT cohort study. J Vet Cardiol 2012; 14:193-202. [PMID: 22366568 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2012.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2011] [Revised: 01/18/2012] [Accepted: 01/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify risk factors for first-onset congestive heart failure (CHF) in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD). ANIMALS Eighty-two dogs with and without CHF secondary to DMVD were retrospectively assigned to a derivation cohort. Sixty-five dogs with asymptomatic DMVD were recruited into a prospective validation cohort. METHODS Variables associated with risk of CHF in dogs were identified in a derivation cohort and used to construct a predictive model, which was then prospectively tested through longitudinal examination of a validation cohort. RESULTS Logistic regression analysis of the derivation cohort yielded a predictive model that included the left atrial to aortic root dimension ratio (LA:Ao) and plasma concentration of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP). When this model was prospectively applied to the validation cohort, it correctly predicted first-onset of CHF in 69.2% of cases. Analysis of the validation cohort revealed that plasma NT-proBNP concentration and indexed left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVIDd:Ao) were independent risk factors for development of first-onset CHF in dogs with DMVD (NT-proBNP ≥ 1500 pmol/L, odds ratio (OR), 5.76, 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.37-24.28, P = 0.017; LVIDd:Ao ≥ 3, OR, 6.11, 95% CI, 1.09-34.05, P = 0.039). CONCLUSIONS Measures of left heart size and plasma NT-proBNP concentration independently estimate risk of first-onset of CHF in dogs with DMVD. These parameters can contribute to the management of dogs with DMVD.
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- Caryn A Reynolds
- Department of Clinical Studies-Philadelphia, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Wess G, Butz V, Mahling M, Hartmann K. Evaluation of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide as a diagnostic marker of various stages of cardiomyopathy in Doberman Pinschers. Am J Vet Res 2011; 72:642-9. [PMID: 21529216 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.72.5.642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the diagnostic value of plasma N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentrations in Doberman Pinschers in various stages of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). ANIMALS 328 Doberman Pinschers. PROCEDURES Staging of DCM was determined via analysis of results of physical examinations, 24-hour ambulatory ECG (Holter) recordings, and echocardiographic evaluations. Plasma samples for NT-proBNP assays were obtained at each examination. Concentrations of NT-proBNP were measured in 337 samples obtained from 196 healthy Doberman Pinschers (control dogs) and in 195 samples obtained from 132 Doberman Pinschers in various stages of DCM. These included dogs that had ventricular premature contractions (VPCs; 79 samples), echocardiographic changes (23 samples), or both (51 samples); 16 samples were from dogs with overt DCM, and 26 were from dogs that were considered normal during initial examination but developed DCM within 1.5 years after this assessment. Receiver operating characteristic curves were analyzed to determine sensitivity and specificity of NT-proBNP concentrations for detection of DCM. RESULTS NT-proBNP concentrations in dogs that had or developed DCM were significantly higher than those of control dogs. Sensitivity and specificity of NT-proBNP concentrations (cutoff value, > 400 pmol/L) to detect all stages of DCM were 81.1 % and 75.0%, respectively; sensitivity was 90.0% and specificity was 75.0% to predict echocardiographic changes. Specificity to detect echocardiographic changes was 90.4% at a cutoff value of 550 pmol/L. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Plasma concentrations of NT-proBNP were increased in dogs with DCM and in apparently healthy dogs that developed DCM within 1.5 years after samples were obtained, compared with concentrations in control dogs.
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- Gerhard Wess
- Clinic of Small Animal Medicine, Ludwig Maximilian University, 80539 Munich, Germany.
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Crivellente F, Tontodonati M, Fasdelli N, Casartelli A, Dorigatti R, Faustinelli I, Cristofori P. NT-proBNP as a biomarker for the assessment of a potential cardiovascular drug-induced liability in beagle dogs. Cell Biol Toxicol 2011; 27:425-38. [DOI: 10.1007/s10565-011-9197-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2010] [Accepted: 02/24/2011] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Wess G, Daisenberger P, Mahling M, Hirschberger J, Hartmann K. Utility of measuring plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in detecting hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and differentiating grades of severity in cats. Vet Clin Pathol 2011; 40:237-44. [PMID: 21434959 DOI: 10.1111/j.1939-165x.2011.00305.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) often have no clinical signs or subtle signs. Measurement of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) has been demonstrated in people to be highly specific for heart disease and also correlates with severity of HCM. NT-proBNP may also be valuable in detecting and grading HCM in cats, but results to date have been equivocal. OBJECTIVES The aims of this study were to evaluate NT-proBNP as a screening test for diagnosis of HCM in cats and determine an appropriate cut-off value and to determine if NT-proBNP concentrations correlated with severity of HCM in cats. METHODS Plasma NT-proBNP concentrations were measured in 201 cats using an ELISA designed for use in cats. Cats were classified using echocardiography as clinically healthy controls (n=99) or cats with equivocal (n=9), mild (n=15), moderate (n=17), or severe (n=61) HCM. RESULTS NT-proBNP concentrations (median; 25th-75th interquartile percentiles) in mildly (216.1; 87.6-392.5 pmol/L), moderately (282.7; 131.9-466.6 pmol/L), and severely (839.5; 655.3-1046.4 pmol/L) affected cats were significantly higher than those in healthy controls (18.9; 3.4-62.4 pmol/L). Concentrations in severely affected cats were significantly higher than in cats from other HCM groups. There was no significant difference between mild and moderate HCM. Cut-off values >49 pmol/L had a sensitivity of 97.8% and specificity of 66.7%; >100 pmol/L had a sensitivity of 92.4% and specificity of 93.9%; and >150 pmol/L had a sensitivity of 88% and a specificity of 100%. CONCLUSIONS NT-proBNP with a cut-off value of >100 pmol/L was useful in detecting even mild HCM. Cats with increased NT-proBNP concentrations should be examined by echocardiography.
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- Gerhard Wess
- Clinic of Small Animal Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich, Germany.
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Noszczyk-Nowak A, Szałas A, Pasławska U, Nicpoń J. Comparison of P-wave dispersion in healthy dogs, dogs with chronic valvular disease and dogs with disturbances of supraventricular conduction. Acta Vet Scand 2011; 53:18. [PMID: 21396110 PMCID: PMC3061947 DOI: 10.1186/1751-0147-53-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2010] [Accepted: 03/11/2011] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND P-wave dispersion (Pd) is a new ECG index used in human cardiology and veterinary medicine. It is defined as the difference between the maximum and the minimum P-wave duration recorded from multiple different ECG leads. So far no studies were performed assessing the importance of P-wave dispersion in dogs. METHODS The current study was aimed at determining proper value of Pd in healthy dogs (group I), dogs with chronic valvular disease (group II) and dogs with disturbances of supraventricular conduction (group III). The tests were carried out in 53 healthy dogs, 23 dogs with chronic valvular disease and 12 dogs with disturbances of supraventricular conduction of various breeds, sexes and body weight from 1,5 to 80 kg, aged between 0,5 and 17 years, submitted to the ECG examination. ECG was acquired in dogs in a standing position with BTL SD-8 electrocardiographic device and analyzed once the recording was enlarged. P-wave duration was calculated in 9 ECG leads (I, II, III, aVR, aVL, aVF, V1, V2, V4) from 5 cardiac cycles. RESULTS The proper P-wave dispersion in healthy dogs was determined at up to 24 ms. P-wave dispersion was statistically significant increased (p<0.01) in dogs with chronic valvular disease and dogs with disturbances of supraventricular conduction. In dogs with the atrial enlargement the P-wave dispersion is also higher than in healthy dogs, although no significant correlation between the size of left atria and Pd was noticed (p=0.1, r=0,17). CONCLUSIONS The P-wave dispersion is a constant index in healthy dogs, that is why it can be used for evaluating P wave change in dogs with chronic valvular disease and in dogs with disturbances of supraventricular conduction.
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Aramaki Y, Chimura S, Hori Y, Eguchi T. Therapeutic changes of plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide concentrations in 9 dogs with patent ductus arteriosus. J Vet Med Sci 2010; 73:83-8. [PMID: 20823663 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.10-0006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The plasma N-terminal proBNP (NT-proBNP) concentration is measured for determining the diagnosis and severity of heart failure in dogs. However, it is still unclear whether measurements of circulating NT-proBNP levels provide clinical utility as an indicator of therapeutic efficacy. Thus, we investigated the surgical correction-related changes of plasma NT-proBNP concentrations in 9 dogs with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Physical examination, thoracic radiography and echocardiography were conducted both before and after surgery. Similarly, the plasma NT-proBNP concentrations were determined using an enzyme immunoassay for canine pro-BNP. The International Small Animal Cardiac Health Council (ISACHC) class and murmur grade were significantly improved after surgery compared with before surgery. Vertebral heart size (VHS) and cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) were significantly decreased after surgery. Fractional shortening was significantly decreased and relative wall thickness (RWT) was significantly increased after surgery. Furthermore, the plasma NT-proBNP concentrations were significantly decreased by surgical correction. The plasma NT-proBNP concentration showed significant positive correlation with the ISACHC class, murmur grade, VHS and CTR and significant negative correlation with the RWT. Therefore, measurement of plasma NT-proBNP levels can be used to monitor the effectiveness of therapies such as surgical correction of PDA.
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- Yoshitaka Aramaki
- Chimura Veterinary Hospital, Nakahonmachi, Iwakura, Aichi 482–0042, Japan.
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