Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Natriuretic peptide levels drop after hyperthyroid cat treatment
By Menaut, P et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2012·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Circulating natriuretic peptide concentrations in hyperthyroid cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of hyperthyroid cats had their blood tested for a substance called natriuretic peptide before and after treatment. After successful treatment, the cats showed improvements in their thyroid levels, heart rate, and blood pressure, while some other health markers changed as well. Notably, the levels of NT-proBNP, a marker related to heart function, significantly decreased after treatment. This suggests that managing thyroid issues in cats can positively affect heart health.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To assess the influence of thyroid function on natriuretic peptide concentration in hyperthyroid cats before and after treatment. METHODS: Serum natriuretic peptide concentration was measured in 61 hyperthyroid cats recruited from first-opinion clinics before and after treatment. RESULTS: Following successful treatment, total thyroxine, heart rate, systolic blood pressure and packed cell volume all decreased and bodyweight and creatinine concentrations increased. Furthermore, a significant (P < 0·001) decline in NT-proBNP concentration but not NT-proANP was identified. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Thyroid function has a modest but significant effect on NT-proBNP concentration. Thyroid status should be taken into account when interpreting NT-proBNP concentrations in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23146093/