Effect of Body Position, Exercise, and Sedation on Estimation of Pulmonary Artery Pressure in Dogs with Degenerative Atrioventricular Valve Disease

Conclusions and Clinical ImportanceThe increase in TRFV observed with sedation could change assessment of PH severity and impact prognostication and interpretation of treatment response. Further studies with invasive validation are needed.

Source: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine - September 2, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: J.D. Rhinehart, K.E. Schober, B.A. Scansen, V. Yildiz, J.D. Bonagura Tags: Standard Article Source Type: research