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Cardiology

Aug 3, 2022

EARLY INTERVENTION FOR DOBERMAN PINSCHERS AT RISK OF DEVELOPING DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY

Principle Investigator Kathryn Meurs Description We recently identified a genetic mutation in the Titin gene as a common cause of fatal dilated cardiomyopathy in the Doberman pinscher. Dogs that develop the disease frequently die of the disease either from refractory congestive heart failure or sudden cardiac death. Previous studies have demonstrated that medical intervention of… 

Aug 3, 2022

RECRUITING DOGS WITH NATURALLY OCCURRING PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

Principle Investigator Teresa DeFrancesco Description – One all-day visit – Focused echocardiogram – Bloodwork Testing Requirements None Enrollment Start 03/01/2021 Enrollment Finish 05/04/2024 Eligibility – Must weigh 11 pounds (5kg) or more – Receiving sildenafil for 3 or more days and still having clinically significant pulmonary hypertension Flyer View Contact Dr. Terri DeFrancesco: tdefranc@ncsu.edu Dr.… 

Aug 3, 2022

RECRUITING DOGS IN CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE WITH PULMONARY EDEMA

Principle Investigator Teresa DeFrancesco Description Testing Requirements NC State Cardiology is recruiting dogs in decompensated left-sided congestive heart failure (CHF) and pulmonary edema that requires hospitalization for treatment. These patients will be hospitalized in the NC State Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care department for treatment of CHF. Enrollment Start 03/01/2021 Enrollment Finish 06/01/2024 Eligibility Dogs in…