Title |
Ultrasound evaluation of common carotid artery blood flow in the Labrador retriever
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Published in |
BMC Veterinary Research, October 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1746-6148-9-195 |
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Authors |
Denis J Svicero, Danuta P Doiche, Maria J Mamprim, C Marta T Heckler, Rogério M Amorim |
Abstract |
Doppler ultrasound (DUS) examination provides quantitative and qualitative information concerning the blood flow in veins and arteries, enabling their morphological evaluation and the collection of hemodynamic data. Dogs and cats as well as humans may display neurological signs of brain hypoperfusion secondary to common carotid alterations. Hence, DUS examination might aid in the differential diagnosis of neurological disorders of ischemic origin, among other causes. The objective of this study was to register normal values for systolic peak velocity, minimum diastolic velocity, diameter and resistance index of both common carotid arteries of 12 healthy Labrador retriever dogs between 2 and 5 years of age. By gathering these values, we might be able to improve the sensitivity of hemodynamic studies in clinically important brain disorders. |
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