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NeurologyCase series / Retrospective

Acute post-hypoxic myoclonus can occur in dogs and cats after CPR and carries a grave prognosis.

PaperPresumptive Acute Post-Hypoxic Myoclonus Following Return of Spontaneous Circulation in a Cat and a Dog.
Liatis T, et al. · Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, Jul 26
CardiologyCase series / Retrospective

PCR-RFLP is a feasible low-resource method for MYBPC3 genotyping, but larger studies are needed for clinical risk prediction.

PaperDevelopment and Validation of PCR-RFLP Assays for Detection of MYBPC3 Variants Associated with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Maine Coon and Ragdoll Cats.
Phuong Vu T, et al. · Veterinary Journal, Jul 25
CardiologyCase series / Retrospective

Catheter fracture during wire-guided pericardiocentesis or thoracocentesis is a rare but serious complication requiring prompt recognition.

PaperIntracavity catheter fragmentation during modified Seldinger pericardiocentesis and thoracocentesis in two dogs.
Phillips E, et al. · Journal of Small Animal Practice, Jul 19
CardiologyCase series / Retrospective

NSCTs possess arrhythmogenic anatomical substrates similar to AF-prone breeds, suggesting non-anatomical protective mechanisms.

PaperMorphological investigation of myocardial sleeves with potential relevance to atrial fibrillation in Norwegian-Swedish Coldblooded trotters.
Kallmyr-Mack A, et al. · Veterinary Journal, Jul 19
AnesthesiaStudy

MMVD severity should guide drug selection, with opioid premedication, conservative fluids, and dobutamine readiness in advanced cases.

PaperAnaesthetic management of dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease: results of a questionnaire survey of veterinary anaesthesiologists.
Vettorato E, et al. · Journal of Small Animal Practice, Jul 19
EquineCohort / Prospective

Cumulative omeprazole use is associated with increased EIPH risk, warranting careful reconsideration of prophylactic administration in racehorses.

PaperCumulative omeprazole administration is associated with increased hazard of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage detection in Thoroughbred racehorses.
Jones OJ, et al. · Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Jul 15
CardiologyCase series / Retrospective

Echocardiographic ventricular-arterial coupling may help detect and stage cardiac dysfunction in cats with HCM.

PaperEstimation of left ventricular-arterial coupling using echocardiography in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Kittirattanachai A, et al. · Journal of Small Animal Practice, Jul 13
AnesthesiaCase series / Retrospective

Lingual oscillometry is acceptable for trending mean and diastolic pressure but should not replace invasive monitoring.

PaperComparison of lingual oscillometric and invasive blood pressure measurement in dogs under general anaesthesia.
Kyle C, et al. · Journal of Small Animal Practice, Jul 12
CardiologyRCT / Meta-analysis

Von Willebrand Factor and platelet activation consistently elevated in feline cardiomyopathy; further research needed.

PaperThe presence of a hypercoagulable state in cats with cardiomyopathies with or without thromboembolic disease: a scoping review.
Livingstone S, et al. · Veterinary Journal, Jul 9
CardiologyCohort / Prospective

Mild cardiomyopathy does not contraindicate SUB placement; fluid overload and high creatinine predict worse outcomes.

PaperCharacterization and outcomes of cats with cardiomyopathy undergoing subcutaneous ureteral bypass device placement.
Cassou C, et al. · Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Jul 1
RadiologyStudy

AI significantly improves speed and accuracy of veterinary diagnostic imaging interpretation across modalities.

PaperArtificial Intelligence in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging: A Narrative Review of the State of the Art and its Applications.
Barillaro G, et al. · Veterinary Journal, Jun 28
CardiologyCase series / Retrospective

Owlet Smart Sock acceptable for dog heart rate, unreliable for oxygen saturation monitoring.

PaperAccuracy and agreement of a wearable device for heart rate and oxygen saturation monitoring in awake dogs.
Melek Ş, et al. · Journal of Small Animal Practice, Jun 25
CardiologyCohort / Prospective

Echocardiography should be performed in all cats with chylothorax to identify cardiac disease.

PaperCardiac etiology is the leading cause of feline chylothorax: 35 cases (2006-2022).
Severac L, et al. · Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Jun 12
AnesthesiaCase series / Retrospective

Standardize blood pressure cuff positioning at heart base level; deviations cause clinically significant measurement errors.

PaperEffect of vertical distance between the heart base and the cuff on arterial blood pressure measurements using PetMAP in anaesthetised dogs.
McConomy R, et al. · Journal of Small Animal Practice, Jun 4
CardiologyCase series / Retrospective

TpTe:QT ratio correlates with left ventricular remodeling in canine DCM independent of heart rate.

PaperPreliminary investigation of T-wave peak-end interval and its ratio to QT interval in dogs with an echocardiographic phenotype of dilated cardiomyopathy and its possible correlation with left ventricular diameter and volume.
Kurogochi K, et al. · Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Jun 3
Small AnimalCohort / Prospective

CPR survival to discharge is rare (3-4%); euthanasia decisions significantly impact outcome reporting.

PaperReassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) Initiative Small Animal CPR Registry Report 2025.
Hoehne SN, et al. · Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, May 26
CardiologyCohort / Prospective

Nonlinear HRV analysis provides nuanced assessment of training adaptations in equine athletes.

PaperNew Insights in Heart Rate Variability Through Non-Linear Methods for Conditioning Assessment in Horses.
Vieira Ramos G, et al. · Veterinary Journal, May 26
CardiologyCase series / Retrospective

Crowdfunding rarely succeeds for canine pacemaker implantation; veterinarians should counsel clients accordingly.

PaperCrowdfunding campaigns for canine pacemaker implantation costs infrequently meet fundraising targets.
Rishniw M, et al. · Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, May 20
Large AnimalRCT / Meta-analysis

Electrical and captive bolt stunning rapidly increase blood pressure, potentially preserving consciousness.

PaperBlood pressure responses to captive bolt and electrical stunning in sheep and cattle:A systematic review.
Rabkin SW, et al. · Veterinary Journal, May 7
CardiologyCohort / Prospective

FIP causes myocarditis in cats; elevated cTnI and LV thickening may reverse with treatment.

PaperDescriptive assessment of cardiac changes in cats with feline infectious peritonitis.
Černá P, et al. · Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, May 4
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