Função miocárdica ventricular esquerda em uma gata com cardiomiopatia fenótipo não específico / Left ventricular myocardial function in a cat with nonspecific cardiomyopathy phenotype

Background: Non-specific phenotype feline cardiomyopathy (CFNE) is one that does not fit properly in the other categories, and it is necessary to describe in detail the morphology and cardiac function. The causes of CFNE is not very clear, and it may be due to congenital or acquired disease, or also to primary or secondary myocardial dysfunction associated with other conditions. In symptomatic cases, the clinical signs observed are compatible with left congestive heart failure (ICCE). This study reports a CFNE case in an asymptomatic cat, in order to demonstrate the importance of echocardiographic examination in the early diagnosis of the disease. Case: A 6.5-year-old non-neutered crossbred cat weighing 3.1 kg was seen at the institutions veterinary hospital for routine cardiac evaluation. No clinical signs were reported in the history. On physical examination, the animal presented calm behavior, body score 5/9, heart rate 200 bpm, systolic blood pressure of 102 mmHg, respiratory rate 64 mrp, and other normal parameters. CBC and urinalysis laboratory tests were requested, which were unchanged. The electrocardiogram showed normal patterns. In the conventional echocardiographic examination, a significant increase in the left atrium (LA) was observed, and the LA/Ao ratio was 2.05 and the diastolic function was abnormal. There was no presence of concentric hypertrophy of the left ventricle (LV), the thickness of the ventricular wall measured at different points, in the two-dimensional mode and the M mode, was less than 5 millimeters. Other parameters of conventional echocardiography were within the normal range. Through these echocardiographic findings, the suggestive diagnosis was non-specific phenotype cardiomyopathy, with a significant increase in LA. For the...(AU)

Variabilidade interobservador entre três métodos de eletrocardiografia (convencional, digital e digital impresso) em gatos saudáveis / Variability inter-observer between three methods of electrocardiographic (conventional, computerized and computerized printed) on healthy cats

Background: Electrocardiography is an exam widely used in feline medicine. It consists of recording the electrical activity of the heart in waves representing myocardial depolarization and repolarization. Two electrocardiographic evaluation methods are employed in dogs and cats: computerized and conventional. However, possible differences in ECG results performed by the different methods have been reported. This paper aims to evaluate the observer’s interference in the interpretation of the electrocardiographic exams and possible differences between the methods: conventional single channel, computerized screen and computerized printed of healthy cats. Materials, Methods & Results: Electrocardiographic tracings were obtained from 58 healthy cats, aged between 1 and 10 years-old, of both sexes, of the Persian and mixed breed and therefore interpreted by 4 observers with similar degree of experience. The examinations were performed in a sequential manner, the computerized method first, and then the conventional method. The animals were gently contained in the right lateral decubitus position. The tracings obtained by the conventional method were printed on thermally sensitive graph paper. The computerized method was performed in computer by means of specific software (TEB® ECGPC version 6.2), being the waves delimited by the observer. The tracings were also printed by means of a jet printer, and also interpreted. The morphology of P waves, QRS complexes and T waves were analyzed in the derivations: I, II, III, aVR, aVL and aVF. Heart rate, amplitude and duration of the P, QRS and T waves, PR, QT and heart rate (HR) intervals were calculated in derivation II. Mean electric axis was determined in leads I and III. Comparing the methods, there was a difference observed in the values of P and R waves, QRS complex, QT and PR intervals and T wave polarity. The interpretation of the evaluators presented statistical differences in the duration of the P...

Função miocárdica ventricular esquerda em uma gata com cardiomiopatia fenótipo não específico / Left ventricular myocardial function in a cat with nonspecific cardiomyopathy phenotype

Background: Non-specific phenotype feline cardiomyopathy (CFNE) is one that does not fit properly in the other categories, and it is necessary to describe in detail the morphology and cardiac function. The causes of CFNE is not very clear, and it may be due to congenital or acquired disease, or also to primary or secondary myocardial dysfunction associated with other conditions. In symptomatic cases, the clinical signs observed are compatible with left congestive heart failure (ICCE). This study reports a CFNE case in an asymptomatic cat, in order to demonstrate the importance of echocardiographic examination in the early diagnosis of the disease. Case: A 6.5-year-old non-neutered crossbred cat weighing 3.1 kg was seen at the institution’s veterinary hospital for routine cardiac evaluation. No clinical signs were reported in the history. On physical examination, the animal presented calm behavior, body score 5/9, heart rate 200 bpm, systolic blood pressure of 102 mmHg, respiratory rate 64 mrp, and other normal parameters. CBC and urinalysis laboratory tests were requested, which were unchanged. The electrocardiogram showed normal patterns. In the conventional echocardiographic examination, a significant increase in the left atrium (LA) was observed, and the LA/Ao ratio was 2.05 and the diastolic function was abnormal. There was no presence of concentric hypertrophy of the left ventricle (LV), the thickness of the ventricular wall measured at different points, in the two-dimensional mode and the M mode, was less than 5 millimeters. Other parameters of conventional echocardiography were within the normal range. Through these echocardiographic findings, the suggestive diagnosis was non-specific phenotype cardiomyopathy, with a significant increase in LA. For the...

Síndrome cardiorrenal em cães: a busca por medidas de controle / Cardiorenal sydrome in dogs: the investigation for control measures / Síndrome cardiorrenal en perros: la búsqueda de medidas de control

A relação fisiopatológica entre os rins e o coração na doença, conhecida como síndrome cardiorrenal (SCR), envolve distúrbios do coração e dos rins, pois a disfunção aguda ou crônica em um órgão pode induzir a disfunção aguda ou crônica do outro. Em Medicina Veterinária são descritos 5 subtipos de síndrome cardiorrenal: cardiorrenal aguda, cardiorrenal crônica, renocárdica aguda, renocárdica crônica e secundária. A anemia é um achado comum em cães com disfunção cardíaca e renal, caracterizando a chamada síndrome da anemia cardiorrenal. Os mecanismos envolvidos na fisiopatologia da síndrome cardiorrenal envolvem, não somente alterações hemodinâmicas e ativação de sistemas neuro-hormonais, como também a ativação de mecanismos compensatórios do próprio organismo, que acabam contribuindo para a piora da função cardíaca e renal, levando ao desenvolvimento da SCR. O grande desafio encontrado em medicina veterinária está relacionado ao diagnóstico precoce dessa síndrome e, principalmente, ao correto manejo terapêutico, uma vez que que a terapia da cardiopatia pode deteriorar a função renal, e vice-versa. Portanto, é importante compreender como a fisiopatologia de uma doença pode impactar a função do outro órgão. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo trazer uma completa abordagem da fisiopatologia, diagnóstico e tratamento da síndrome cardiorrenal em cães.(AU)

The physiopathological relationship between the kidneys and the heart in the disease, known as cardiorenal syndrome (CRS), involves disorders of the heart and kidneys, since acute or chronic dysfunction in one organ can induce acute or chronic dysfunction of the other. In veterinary medicine, 5 subtypes of cardiorenal syndrome are described: acute cardiorenal, chronic cardiorenal, acute renocardial, chronic and secondary renocardial. Anemia is a common finding in dogs with cardiac and renal dysfunction, characterizing the so-called cardiorenal anemia syndrome. The mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology of the cardiorenal syndrome involve not only hemodynamic changes and activation of neurohormonal systems, but also the activation of compensatory mechanisms of the organism itself, which end up contributing to worsening cardiac and renal function, leading to the development of CRS. The great challenge found in Veterinary Medicine is related to the early diagnosis of this syndrome and, mainly, to the correct therapeutic management, since that the therapy of the cardiopathy can deteriorate the renal function, and vice versa. Therefore, it is important to understand how the pathophysiology of one disease can impact the function of the other organ. The present work aims to bring a complete approach to the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of cardiorenal syndrome in dogs.(AU)

La relación fisiopatológica entre los riñones y el corazón en la enfermedad, conocida como síndrome cardiorrenal (SCR), involucra trastornos cardíacos y renales, ya que la disfunción aguda o crónica en un órgano puede inducir disfunción aguda o crónica en el otro. En medicina veterinaria se describen 5 subtipos de síndrome cardiorrenal: cardiorrenal agudo, cardiorrenal crónico, renocardial agudo, renocardial crónico y secundario. La anemia es un hallazgo común en perros con disfunción cardíaca y renal, que caracteriza el llamado síndrome de anemia cardiorrenal. Los mecanismos involucrados en la fisiopatología del síndrome cardiorrenal implican no solo cambios hemodinámicos y activación de los sistemas neurohormonales, sino también la activación de mecanismos compensatorios del propio cuerpo, que en última instancia contribuyen al empeoramiento de la función cardíaca y renal, lo que conduce al desarrollo de CRS. El principal desafío que se encuentra en la medicina veterinaria está relacionado con el diagnóstico precoz de este síndrome y, especialmente, con el tratamiento terapéutico correcto, ya que la terapia de la enfermedad cardíaca puede deteriorar la función renal y viceversa. Por lo tanto, es importante comprender cómo la fisiopatología de una enfermedad puede afectar la función del otro órgano. El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo brindar un enfoque completo de la fisiopatología, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento del síndrome cardiorrenal en perros.(AU)

Sarcoma de sítio de aplicação em felinos / Feline injection-site sarcoma

Sarcomas de sítio de aplicação são neoplasias malignas de origem mesenquimal caracterizadas pelo comportamento biológico agressivo. Apesar da extensa pesquisa, a patogênese da doença ainda não está totalmente esclarecida, acredita-se que a administração de vacinas, medicamentos e outros injetáveis no tecido subcutâneo ou intramuscular em gatos predispostos, possa induzir uma reação inflamatória crônica e, posteriormente, a transformação neoplásica. O diagnóstico é realizado por meio da biópsia, porém deve ser feito avaliação da extensão do tumor primário, o estadiamento padrão e a avaliação geral da saúde desses pacientes. A abordagem terapêutica multimodal, associando a excisão cirúrgica radical à radioterapia, quimioterapia ou imunoterapia, tem demonstrado melhores resultados. A escolha do local de injeção, frequência de vacinação e recomendações para reduzir a reação inflamatória são considerações importantes para a prevenção. O objetivo desta revisão é fornecer uma visão geral do atual conhecimento sobre sarcoma de sítio de aplicação em felinos.(AU)

Injection-site sarcomas are malignant neoplasms whose mesenchymal origin is characterized by aggressive biological behavior, developing from various tissues, being fibrosarcoma the most common histological type in felines. Despite wide research, the pathogenesis of the disease is still not fully understood, the most accepted hypothesis suggests that administration of vaccines, medications and other injectables into the subcutaneous or intramuscular tissue of predisposed cats may induce a chronic inflammatory reaction and, subsequently, neoplastic transformation. Related to epidemiology, it presents low prevalence and high rates of regress even after aggressive treatments. The diagnosis is performed through biopsy and histopathological examination, assessmentof the extent of the primary tumor, the standard staging and general evaluation of the health of these patients. The multimodal therapeutic approach, associating radical surgical excision with radiotherapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy, has shown better results. Choosing the injection site, frequency of vaccination and recommendations to reduce the inflammatory reaction are important considerations for prevention. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the current knowledge on feline application site sarcoma.(AU)

Sarcoma de sítio de aplicação em felinos / Feline injection-site sarcoma

Sarcomas de sítio de aplicação são neoplasias malignas de origem mesenquimal caracterizadas pelo comportamento biológico agressivo. Apesar da extensa pesquisa, a patogênese da doença ainda não está totalmente esclarecida, acredita-se que a administração de vacinas, medicamentos e outros injetáveis no tecido subcutâneo ou intramuscular em gatos predispostos, possa induzir uma reação inflamatória crônica e, posteriormente, a transformação neoplásica. O diagnóstico é realizado por meio da biópsia, porém deve ser feito avaliação da extensão do tumor primário, o estadiamento padrão e a avaliação geral da saúde desses pacientes. A abordagem terapêutica multimodal, associando a excisão cirúrgica radical à radioterapia, quimioterapia ou imunoterapia, tem demonstrado melhores resultados. A escolha do local de injeção, frequência de vacinação e recomendações para reduzir a reação inflamatória são considerações importantes para a prevenção. O objetivo desta revisão é fornecer uma visão geral do atual conhecimento sobre sarcoma de sítio de aplicação em felinos.

Injection-site sarcomas are malignant neoplasms whose mesenchymal origin is characterized by aggressive biological behavior, developing from various tissues, being fibrosarcoma the most common histological type in felines. Despite wide research, the pathogenesis of the disease is still not fully understood, the most accepted hypothesis suggests that administration of vaccines, medications and other injectables into the subcutaneous or intramuscular tissue of predisposed cats may induce a chronic inflammatory reaction and, subsequently, neoplastic transformation. Related to epidemiology, it presents low prevalence and high rates of regress even after aggressive treatments. The diagnosis is performed through biopsy and histopathological examination, assessmentof the extent of the primary tumor, the standard staging and general evaluation of the health of these patients. The multimodal therapeutic approach, associating radical surgical excision with radiotherapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy, has shown better results. Choosing the injection site, frequency of vaccination and recommendations to reduce the inflammatory reaction are important considerations for prevention. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the current knowledge on feline application site sarcoma.

Cardiomiopatia dilatada em cães: revisão de literatura / Dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs: literature review

A presente revisão tem por objetivo aprimorar o conhecimento sobre Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) em cães, visando à compreensão dos aspectos clínicos, diagnóstico e tratamento. A DCM é caracterizada por dilatação ventricular, disfunção sistólica e arritmias que podem culminar em insuficiência cardíaca e morte. É a segunda cardiopatia mais frequente em cães, acometendo principalmente animais de grande porte e machos. A etiologia é idiopática, mas alguns genes associados à doença já foram identificados. A manifestação clínica é dividida basicamente em estágios oculto e sintomático. O estágio oculto é caracterizado pela presença de alterações elétricas e/ou morfológicas e ausência de sinais clínicos. Os cães podem apresentar o estágio oculto longo até o desenvolvimento de insuficiência cardíaca de forma aguda ou morte súbita. O estágio sintomático é definido pela presença de insuficiência cardíaca esquerda ou biventricular. O diagnóstico somente é confirmado por meio de ecocardiograma e/ou Holter. Estes exames são considerados padrão-ouro, uma vez que apresentam alta sensibilidade na identificação precoce da doença. Cães de raças predispostas devem ser monitorados anualmente a partir dos três anos de idade. O tratamento tem o intuito de minimizar os efeitos da insuficiência cardíaca, sendo instituído de acordo com a fase em que o animal se encontra. O prognóstico após início dos sinais clínicos é desfavorável. Alguns fatores podem influenciar a sobrevida de forma positiva ou negativa. A realização de exames periódicos é de grande importância para obter o diagnóstico precoce e intervir de maneira a retardar a progressão da doença.

The aim of the present review is to improve the knowledge about Cardiomyopathy dilata (CMD) in dogs, in order to understanding clinical aspects, diagnosis and treatment. CMD is characterized by ventricular dilation, systolic dysfunction, and arrhythmias that may culminate in heart failure and death. It is the second most common heart disease in dogs, affecting mainly large animals and males. The etiology is idiopathic, but some genes associated with the disease have already been identified. The clinical manifestation is basically divided into occult and symptomatic stages. The occult stage is characterized by the presence of electrical and/or morphological changes and absence of clinical signs. Dogs may present the long occult stage to the development of acute heart failure or sudden death. The symptomatic stage is defined by the presence of left or biventricular heart failure. The diagnosis is only confirmed by echocardiography and/or Holter. These exams are considered gold standard, since they present high sensitivity in the early identification of the disease. Dogs of predisposed breeds should be monitored annually from the age of three. The treatment is intended to minimize the effects of heart failure, and is instituted according to the stage in which the animal is. The prognosis after onset of clinical signs is worse. Some factors may influence survival in a positive or negative way. Periodic examinations are great importance to obtain early diagnosis and interpose in order to delay the progression of the disease.

Cardiomiopatia dilatada em cães: revisão de literatura / Dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs: literature review

A presente revisão tem por objetivo aprimorar o conhecimento sobre Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) em cães, visando à compreensão dos aspectos clínicos, diagnóstico e tratamento.  A DCM é caracterizada por dilatação ventricular, disfunção sistólica e arritmias que podem culminar em insuficiência cardíaca e morte. É a segunda cardiopatia mais frequente em cães, acometendo principalmente animais de grande porte e machos. A etiologia é idiopática, mas alguns genes associados à doença já foram identificados. A manifestação clínica é dividida basicamente em estágios oculto e sintomático. O estágio oculto é caracterizado pela presença de alterações elétricas e/ou morfológicas e ausência de sinais clínicos. Os cães podem apresentar o estágio oculto longo até o desenvolvimento de insuficiência cardíaca de forma aguda ou morte súbita. O estágio sintomático é definido pela presença de insuficiência cardíaca esquerda ou biventricular. O diagnóstico somente é confirmado por meio de ecocardiograma e/ou Holter.  Estes exames são considerados padrão-ouro, uma vez que apresentam alta sensibilidade na identificação precoce da doença. Cães de raças predispostas devem ser monitorados anualmente a partir dos três anos de idade. O tratamento tem o intuito de minimizar os efeitos da insuficiência cardíaca, sendo instituído de acordo com a fase em que o animal se encontra. O prognóstico após início dos

The aim of the present review is to improve the knowledge about Cardiomyopathy dilata (CMD) in dogs, in order to understanding clinical aspects, diagnosis and treatment. CMD is characterized by ventricular dilation, systolic dysfunction, and arrhythmias that may culminate in heart failure and death. It is the second most common heart disease in dogs, affecting mainly large animals and males. The etiology is idiopathic, but some genes associated with the disease have already been identified. The clinical manifestation is basically divided into occult and symptomatic stages. The occult stage is characterized by the presence of electrical and/or morphological changes and absence of clinical signs. Dogs may present the long occult stage to the development of acute heart failure or sudden death. The symptomatic stage is defined by the presence of left or biventricular heart failure. The diagnosis is only confirmed by echocardiography and/or Holter. These exams are considered gold standard, since they present high sensitivity in the early identification of the disease. Dogs of predisposed breeds should be monitored annually from the age of three. The treatment is intended to minimize the effects of heart failure, and is instituted according to the stage in which the animal is. The prognosis after onset of clinical signs is worse. Some factors may influence survival in a positive or negative way. Periodic examinations are great importance to obtain early diagnosis and interpose in order to delay the progression of the disease.

Síndrome cardiorrenal em cães: a busca por medidas de controle / Cardiorenal sydrome in dogs: the investigation for control measures / Síndrome cardiorrenal en perros: la búsqueda de medidas de control

A relação fisiopatológica entre os rins e o coração na doença, conhecida como síndrome cardiorrenal (SCR), envolve distúrbios do coração e dos rins, pois a disfunção aguda ou crônica em um órgão pode induzir a disfunção aguda ou crônica do outro. Em Medicina Veterinária são descritos 5 subtipos de síndrome cardiorrenal: cardiorrenal aguda, cardiorrenal crônica, renocárdica aguda, renocárdica crônica e secundária. A anemia é um achado comum em cães com disfunção cardíaca e renal, caracterizando a chamada síndrome da anemia cardiorrenal. Os mecanismos envolvidos na fisiopatologia da síndrome cardiorrenal envolvem, não somente alterações hemodinâmicas e ativação de sistemas neuro-hormonais, como também a ativação de mecanismos compensatórios do próprio organismo, que acabam contribuindo para a piora da função cardíaca e renal, levando ao desenvolvimento da SCR. O grande desafio encontrado em medicina veterinária está relacionado ao diagnóstico precoce dessa síndrome e, principalmente, ao correto manejo terapêutico, uma vez que que a terapia da cardiopatia pode deteriorar a função renal, e vice-versa. Portanto, é importante compreender como a fisiopatologia de uma doença pode impactar a função do outro órgão. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo trazer uma completa abordagem da fisiopatologia, diagnóstico e tratamento da síndrome cardiorrenal em cães.

The physiopathological relationship between the kidneys and the heart in the disease, known as cardiorenal syndrome (CRS), involves disorders of the heart and kidneys, since acute or chronic dysfunction in one organ can induce acute or chronic dysfunction of the other. In veterinary medicine, 5 subtypes of cardiorenal syndrome are described: acute cardiorenal, chronic cardiorenal, acute renocardial, chronic and secondary renocardial. Anemia is a common finding in dogs with cardiac and renal dysfunction, characterizing the so-called cardiorenal anemia syndrome. The mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology of the cardiorenal syndrome involve not only hemodynamic changes and activation of neurohormonal systems, but also the activation of compensatory mechanisms of the organism itself, which end up contributing to worsening cardiac and renal function, leading to the development of CRS. The great challenge found in Veterinary Medicine is related to the early diagnosis of this syndrome and, mainly, to the correct therapeutic management, since that the therapy of the cardiopathy can deteriorate the renal function, and vice versa. Therefore, it is important to understand how the pathophysiology of one disease can impact the function of the other organ. The present work aims to bring a complete approach to the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of cardiorenal syndrome in dogs.

La relación fisiopatológica entre los riñones y el corazón en la enfermedad, conocida como síndrome cardiorrenal (SCR), involucra trastornos cardíacos y renales, ya que la disfunción aguda o crónica en un órgano puede inducir disfunción aguda o crónica en el otro. En medicina veterinaria se describen 5 subtipos de síndrome cardiorrenal: cardiorrenal agudo, cardiorrenal crónico, renocardial agudo, renocardial crónico y secundario. La anemia es un hallazgo común en perros con disfunción cardíaca y renal, que caracteriza el llamado síndrome de anemia cardiorrenal. Los mecanismos involucrados en la fisiopatología del síndrome cardiorrenal implican no solo cambios hemodinámicos y activación de los sistemas neurohormonales, sino también la activación de mecanismos compensatorios del propio cuerpo, que en última instancia contribuyen al empeoramiento de la función cardíaca y renal, lo que conduce al desarrollo de CRS. El principal desafío que se encuentra en la medicina veterinaria está relacionado con el diagnóstico precoz de este síndrome y, especialmente, con el tratamiento terapéutico correcto, ya que la terapia de la enfermedad cardíaca puede deteriorar la función renal y viceversa. Por lo tanto, es importante comprender cómo la fisiopatología de una enfermedad puede afectar la función del otro órgano. El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo brindar un enfoque completo de la fisiopatología, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento del síndrome cardiorrenal en perros.

Torção uterina unicornual em cadela não gestante / Unicornual uterine twist in non-pregnant bitch

Background: Uterine twisting in bitches is an uncommon disease in which the difficulty of diagnosis is due to non specific clinical signs. This condition is more commonly observed in pluriparous females and is usually associated with a pregnant uterus close to birth, or associated with hemometra, pyometra and neoplasms in non-pregnant bitches. This study reports a case of an 11-year-old Poodle bitch with a rare case of uterine twisting in a non-pregnant womb. Case: A 11-year-old Poodle dog, weighing 3.2 kg, was admitted at the institution with a history of anorexia, oligodipsia and apathy during one day. There was no information on the last phase of estrus or previous pregnancies. The patient arrived at the emergency room of the veterinary hospital with cardiorespiratory arrest and was resuscitated with mechanical ventilation, cardiac massage and administration of adrenaline (0.1 mg/kg IV, 1 mg/ml concentration), tramadol hydrochloride (2mg/kg via IV) and oxygen therapy. Clinical examination revealed a distended and tense abdomen with a palpable mass inthe mesogastric region. Ultrasound examination showed a heterogeneous structure (> 10cm. in diameter), with cavitary areas filled with heterogeneous anechoic content and septations, located between the liver and urinary bladder. It was notpossible to identify in which organ or structure the mass originated, and the possibility of gestation and fetal death was discarded. The female died six hours after admission. The patient was submitted to necropsy and histopathological analysis revealed a dark red and enlarged segment of the uterine horn with a 360º twist, occupying most of the abdominal cavity.The left uterine horn was about 10 cm in diameter and firm, and cystic areas were observed on a reddish-black surface containing a large amount of bloody fluid. The right uterine horn was normal in appearance, but with a small amount of fluid...

Síndrome cardiorrenal en perros: la búsqueda de medidas de control / Cardiorenal sydrome in dogs: the investigation for control measures / Síndrome cardiorrenal em cães: a busca por medidas de controle

La relación fisiopatológica entre los riñones y el corazón en la enfermedad, conocida como síndrome cardiorrenal (SCR), involucra trastornos cardíacos y renales, ya que la disfunción aguda o crónica en un órgano puede inducir disfunción aguda o crónica en el otro. En Medicina Veterinaria se describen 5 subtipos de síndrome cardiorrenal: cardiorrenal agudo, cardiorrenal crónico, renocardial agudo, renocardial crónico y secundario. La anemia es un hallazgo común en perros con disfunción cardíaca y renal, que caracteriza el llamado síndrome de anemia cardiorrenal. Los mecanismos involucrados en la fisiopatología del síndrome cardiorrenal implican no solo cambios hemodinámicos y activación de los sistemas neurohormonales, sino también la activación de mecanismos compensatorios del propio cuerpo, que en última instancia contribuyen al empeoramiento de la función cardíaca y renal, lo que conduce al desarrollo de CRS. . El principal desafío que se encuentra en la medicina veterinaria está relacionado con el diagnóstico precoz de este síndrome y, especialmente, con el tratamiento terapéutico correcto, ya que la terapia de la enfermedad cardíaca puede deteriorar la función renal y viceversa. Por lo tanto, es importante comprender cómo la fisiopatología de una enfermedad puede afectar la función del otro órgano. El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo brindar un enfoque completo de la fi

The physiopathological relationship between the kidneys and the heart in the disease, known as cardiorenal syndrome (CRS), involves disorders of the heart and kidneys, since acute or chronic dysfunction in one organ can induce acute or chronic dysfunction of the other. In Veterinary Medicine, 5 subtypes of cardiorenal syndrome are described: acute cardiorenal, chronic cardiorenal, acute renocardial, chronic and secondary renocardial. Anemia is a common finding in dogs with cardiac and renal dysfunction, characterizing the so-called cardiorenal anemia syndrome. The mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology of the cardiorenal syndrome involve not only hemodynamic changes and activation of neurohormonal systems, but also the activation of compensatory mechanisms of the organism itself, which end up contributing to worsening cardiac and renal function, leading to the development of CRS. The great challenge found in Veterinary Medicine is related to the early diagnosis of this syndrome and, mainly, to the correct therapeutic management, since that the therapy of the cardiopathy can deteriorate the renal function, and vice versa. Therefore, it is important to understand how the pathophysiology of one disease can impact the function of the other organ. The present work aims to bring a complete approach to the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of cardiorenal syndrome in dogs.

A relação fisiopatológica entre os rins e o coração na doença, conhecida como síndrome cardiorrenal (SCR), envolve distúrbios do coração e dos rins, pois a disfunção aguda ou crônica em um órgão pode induzir a disfunção aguda ou crônica do outro. Em Medicina Veterinária são descritos 5 subtipos de síndrome cardiorrenal: cardiorrenal aguda, cardiorrenal crônica, renocárdica aguda, renocárdica crônica e secundária. A anemia é um achado comum em cães com disfunção cardíaca e renal, caracterizando a chamada síndrome da anemia cardiorrenal. Os mecanismos envolvidos na fisiopatologia da síndrome cardiorrenal envolvem, não somente alterações hemodinâmicas e ativação de sistemas neuro-hormonais, como também a ativação de mecanismos compensatórios do próprio organismo, que acabam contribuindo para a piora da função cardíaca e renal, levando ao desenvolvimento da SCR. O grande desafio encontrado em Medicina Veterinária está relacionado ao diagnóstico precoce dessa síndrome e, principalmente, ao correto manejo terapêutico, uma vez que que a terapia da cardiopatia pode deteriorar a função renal, e vice-versa. Portanto, é importante compreender como a fisiopatologia de uma doença pode impactar a função do outro órgão. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo trazer uma completa abordagem da fisiopatologia, diagnóstico e tratamento da síndrome cardiorrenal em cães.

Cardiomiopatia dilatada em cães: revisão de literatura / Dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs: literature review

A presente revisão tem por objetivo aprimorar o conhecimento sobre Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) em cães, visando à compreensão dos aspectos clínicos, diagnóstico e tratamento.  A DCM é caracterizada por dilatação ventricular, disfunção sistólica e arritmias que podem culminar em insuficiência cardíaca e morte. É a segunda cardiopatia mais frequente em cães, acometendo principalmente animais de grande porte e machos. A etiologia é idiopática, mas alguns genes associados à doença já foram identificados. A manifestação clínica é dividida basicamente em estágios oculto e sintomático. O estágio oculto é caracterizado pela presença de alterações elétricas e/ou morfológicas e ausência de sinais clínicos. Os cães podem apresentar o estágio oculto longo até o desenvolvimento de insuficiência cardíaca de forma aguda ou morte súbita. O estágio sintomático é definido pela presença de insuficiência cardíaca esquerda ou biventricular. O diagnóstico somente é confirmado por meio de ecocardiograma e/ou Holter.  Estes exames são considerados padrão-ouro, uma vez que apresentam alta sensibilidade na identificação precoce da doença. Cães de raças predispostas devem ser monitorados anualmente a partir dos três anos de idade. O tratamento tem o intuito de minimizar os efeitos da insuficiência cardíaca, sendo instituído de acordo com a fase em que o animal se encontra. O prognóstico após início dos

The aim of the present review is to improve the knowledge about Cardiomyopathy dilata (CMD) in dogs, in order to understanding clinical aspects, diagnosis and treatment. CMD is characterized by ventricular dilation, systolic dysfunction, and arrhythmias that may culminate in heart failure and death. It is the second most common heart disease in dogs, affecting mainly large animals and males. The etiology is idiopathic, but some genes associated with the disease have already been identified. The clinical manifestation is basically divided into occult and symptomatic stages. The occult stage is characterized by the presence of electrical and/or morphological changes and absence of clinical signs. Dogs may present the long occult stage to the development of acute heart failure or sudden death. The symptomatic stage is defined by the presence of left or biventricular heart failure. The diagnosis is only confirmed by echocardiography and/or Holter. These exams are considered gold standard, since they present high sensitivity in the early identification of the disease. Dogs of predisposed breeds should be monitored annually from the age of three. The treatment is intended to minimize the effects of heart failure, and is instituted according to the stage in which the animal is. The prognosis after onset of clinical signs is worse. Some factors may influence survival in a positive or negative way. Periodic examinations are great importance to obtain early diagnosis and interpose in order to delay the progression of the disease.(AU)

Torção uterina unicornual em cadela não gestante / Unicornual uterine twist in non-pregnant bitch

Background: Uterine twisting in bitches is an uncommon disease in which the difficulty of diagnosis is due to non specific clinical signs. This condition is more commonly observed in pluriparous females and is usually associated with a pregnant uterus close to birth, or associated with hemometra, pyometra and neoplasms in non-pregnant bitches. This study reports a case of an 11-year-old Poodle bitch with a rare case of uterine twisting in a non-pregnant womb. Case: A 11-year-old Poodle dog, weighing 3.2 kg, was admitted at the institution with a history of anorexia, oligodipsia and apathy during one day. There was no information on the last phase of estrus or previous pregnancies. The patient arrived at the emergency room of the veterinary hospital with cardiorespiratory arrest and was resuscitated with mechanical ventilation, cardiac massage and administration of adrenaline (0.1 mg/kg IV, 1 mg/ml concentration), tramadol hydrochloride (2mg/kg via IV) and oxygen therapy. Clinical examination revealed a distended and tense abdomen with a palpable mass inthe mesogastric region. Ultrasound examination showed a heterogeneous structure (> 10cm. in diameter), with cavitary areas filled with heterogeneous anechoic content and septations, located between the liver and urinary bladder. It was notpossible to identify in which organ or structure the mass originated, and the possibility of gestation and fetal death was discarded. The female died six hours after admission. The patient was submitted to necropsy and histopathological analysis revealed a dark red and enlarged segment of the uterine horn with a 360º twist, occupying most of the abdominal cavity.The left uterine horn was about 10 cm in diameter and firm, and cystic areas were observed on a reddish-black surface containing a large amount of bloody fluid. The right uterine horn was normal in appearance, but with a small amount of fluid...(AU)

Metabolic and behavioral effects of ractopamine at continuous low levels in rats under stress

This study aimed at evaluating the effect of ractopamine (RAC) on metabolism, zootechnical performance, body composition, and behavior in Wistar rats submitted to acute and chronic restrain stress. The oral dose of 5 mg/kg of RAC was administered in periods of 0, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days. The elevated plus-maze test (EPMT) was used for behavioral assessment. Blood, carcass and viscera characteristics were evaluated. Insulin-dependent glucose transporters (GLUT-4) were semi-quantified by Western Blot in epididymal adipocytes. RAC periods associated with chronic stress increased the GLUT-4 protein expression in adipose tissue in a time-dependent manner (P=0.01), i.e., the longer the RAC addition period, the higher the GLUT-4 concentration in chronically stressed animals (0=1.42; 7=1.19; 14=2.03; 21=1.59; 28=2.35). The stress periods combined with RAC increased the time spent in the opened arms of the maze (Chronic stress: 0=10.6; 7=8.7; 14=5.9; 21=12.3; 28=4.0; Acute stress 0=3.1; 7= 4.7; 14=7.5; 21=0.0; 28=2.8) (P=0.04). Chronic (entries on the closed arms [ECA]=3.60) and acute (ECA=3.80) stress reduced locomotive activity in the maze (P=0.03). The results suggested that stress could negatively affect the possible benefits offered by the RAC, mainly impairing the adipose tissue metabolism and behavior in the animals.

Atualizações sobre tosse em cães / Updating about coughing in dogs

A tosse é um mecanismo de defesa em muitas espécies de mamíferos, porém quando esta se torna frequente indica alguma alteração. Ela pode manifestar-se em dois sistemas distintos: respiratório e cardiovascular. Por isso é importante diferenciar as causas cardíacas e não cardíacas de tosse e outras manifestações respiratórias para adequada conduta clínica. O objetivo dessa revisão foi relacionar as principais causas de tosse e sua abordagem terapêutica utilizada recentemente, bem como características que auxiliam na identificação do sistema acometido. (AU)

Coughing is one of the defense mechanisms in many species of mammals, but when it becomes frequently it can indicates some pathologic alteration. It can manifest itself in two different systems: respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Therefore it is important to differentiate between cardiac and non-cardiac causes of cough and other respiratory symptoms for proper clinical management. This review aims to relate the main causes of cough and its therapeutic approach used recently, as well as features that aid in the identification of the affected system. (AU)

Atualizações sobre tosse em cães / Updating about coughing in dogs

A tosse é um mecanismo de defesa em muitas espécies de mamíferos, porém quando esta se torna frequente indica alguma alteração. Ela pode manifestar-se em dois sistemas distintos: respiratório e cardiovascular. Por isso é importante diferenciar as causas cardíacas e não cardíacas de tosse e outras manifestações respiratórias para adequada conduta clínica. O objetivo dessa revisão foi relacionar as principais causas de tosse e sua abordagem terapêutica utilizada recentemente, bem como características que auxiliam na identificação do sistema acometido.

Coughing is one of the defense mechanisms in many species of mammals, but when it becomes frequently it can indicates some pathologic alteration. It can manifest itself in two different systems: respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Therefore it is important to differentiate between cardiac and non-cardiac causes of cough and other respiratory symptoms for proper clinical management. This review aims to relate the main causes of cough and its therapeutic approach used recently, as well as features that aid in the identification of the affected system.

Cistite idiopática felina: revisão de literatura / Cistitis idiopática felina: revisión de literatura / Feline idiopathic cystitis: a review

A cistite idiopática felina (CIF) é uma doença frequente em gatos domésticos, constituindo uma das principais causas de doença do trato urinário inferior dos felinos (DTUIF). O diagnóstico é realizado por exclusão de outras causas e o manejo terapêutico pode ser muito variável, sendo que os animais podem, muitas vezes, apresentar recidivas ou cronicidade da doença. Dessa forma, o presente trabalho revisa os diversos aspectos da CIF, como fisiopatologia, diagnóstico e tratamento, explorando novas perspectivas apontadas pela literatura.

Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) is a common disease of domestic cats, being one of the main causes of feline low urinary tract disease (FLUTD). Its diagnosis is made by excluding other causes and therapeutic management can be variable, given that, cats can often present recurrence or chronicity of the disease. Thus, this paper evaluates different aspects of the FIC, as pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment, exploring new perspectives presented in literature.

La cistitis idiopática felina (CIF) es una enfermedad común en gatos domésticos, siendo una de las principales causas de enfermedad del tracto urinario inferior de los felinos (ETUIF). El diagnóstico se hace por exclusión de otras causas y el manejo terapéutico puede ser muy variable y los animales pueden presentar resurgencia o cronicidad de la enfermedad. Así, este artículo revisa los diferentes aspectos de la CIF, como fisiopatología, diagnóstico y tratamiento, explotando nuevas perspectivas apuntadas por la literatura.

Cistite idiopática felina: revisão de literatura / Feline idiopathic cystite: a review / Cistite idiopática felina: revision de literatura

cistite idiopática felina (CIF) é uma doença frequente em gatos domésticos, constituindo uma das principais causas de doença do trato urinário inferior dos felinos (DTUIF). O diagnóstico é realizado por exclusão de outras causas e o manejo terapêutico pode ser muito variável, sendo que os animais podem, muitas vezes, apresentar recidivas ou cronicidade da doença. Dessa forma, o presente trabalho revisa os diversos aspectos da CIF, como fisiopatologia, diagnóstico e tratamento, explorando novas perspectivas apontadas pela literatura.(AU)

Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) is a common disease of domestic cats, being one of the main causes of feline low urinary tract disease (FLUTD). Its diagnosis is made by excluding other causes and therapeutic management can be variable, given that, cats can often present recurrence or chronicity of the disease. Thus, this paper evaluates different aspects of the FIC, as pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment, exploring new perspectives presented in literature.(AU)

La cistitis idiopática felina (CIF) es una enfermedad común en gatos domésticos, siendo una de las principales causas de enfermedad del tracto urinario inferior de los felinos (ETUIF). El diagnóstico se hace por exclusión de otras causas y el manejo terapéutico puede ser muy variable y los animales pueden presentar resurgencia o cronicidad de la enfermedad. Así, este artículo revisa los diferentes aspectos de la CIF, como fisiopatología, diagnóstico y tratamiento, explotando nuevas perspectivas apuntadas por la literatura.(AU)