ANALYSIS OF THE ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF DOGS EVALUATED AT A VETERINARY CLINIC IN PORTO ALEGRE/RS/ BRAZIL OVER A SIX-MONTH PERIOD

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.97331823091110

• Palavras-chave: Doppler echocardiogram, Veterinary cardiology, Endocardiosis

• Keywords: Doppler echocardiogram, Veterinary cardiology, Endocardiosis

• Abstract:

  The echocardiogram has become an extremely relevant exam for veterinary cardiology. By measuring several parameters, it is possible to evaluate anatomy and function, making it a highly valuable technique for diagnosing cardiovascular diseases in domestic animals. Furthermore, the exam allows you to monitor the evolution of cardiac changes, making it very useful for progressive diseases. 

  Therefore, the objective of this work is to analyze the echocardiographic profile of dogs treated at a veterinary clinic specializing in cardiorespiratory conditions regarding the prevalence of diseases diagnosed through echocardiographic examination. To this end, a retrospective study was carried out on the echocardiographic profile of 771 dogs treated at the Sopro Vet Veterinary Clinic from October 2022 to March 2023. The animals were cataloged and classified according to breed, sex, age, size and age group, as well as cardiac changes and cardiovascular diseases identified in the examination. Of the dogs that took part in the study, animals of no defined breed, females, over eight years old and of small size prevailed. Mitral valve myxomatous disease was the most prevalent disease, affecting 70.9% of dogs, being most common in the mitral valve, followed by mitral and tricuspid valves simultaneously. This pathology occurred mainly in small, elderly animals and in similar percentages between males and females. Other diseases were also recorded, but with lower prevalence.