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High creatinine and low sodium predict survival in dogs
By Marchetti, V et al.·Published in Australian Veterinary Journal·2017·Veterinary Teaching Hospital “Mario Modenato”, Department of Veterinary Sciences University of Pisa, via Livornese Lato monte, San Piero a Grado 56122 Pisa Italy, Italy·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Elevated serum creatinine and hyponatraemia as prognostic factors in canine acute pancreatitis
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Plain-English summary
A group of 50 dogs diagnosed with acute pancreatitis (AP) showed that high levels of creatinine and low sodium levels in their blood were linked to a worse outcome. Dogs with sodium levels below 139 mmol/L and creatinine levels above 212 μmol/L had a significantly higher risk of not surviving the condition. This means that if your dog is diagnosed with AP, monitoring these blood levels can help your veterinarian assess their prognosis and decide on the best treatment plan. Early intervention is crucial for improving outcomes in dogs with this serious condition.
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Abstract
ObjectiveTo evaluate prognostic factors for canine acute pancreatitis (AP) based on clinical and laboratory data that can be easily assessed in veterinary practice.DesignRetrospective study between January 2010 and December 2013.MethodsThe diagnosis of AP was based on clinical signs and an abnormal SNAP® cPL™ test result, concurrently with an ultrasound pattern suggestive of pancreatitis. Dogs were divided into survivors and non‐survivors. We evaluated 12 clinical and laboratory parameters: respiratory rate, rectal temperature, white blood cells, haematocrit, total serum proteins, albumin, creatinine, cholesterol, total and ionised calcium, sodium and potassium. Clinical and clinicopathological data were statistically compared between survivors and non‐survivors. A value of P < 0.05 was considered significant and P < 0.01 as highly significant. The odds ratio (OR) was calculated.ResultsThe study enrolled 50 client‐owned dogs with a diagnosis of AP. Serum creatinine (P = 0.017) and sodium (P = 0.004) correlated significantly with the outcome.Serum sodium < 139.0 mmol/L (139.0 mEq/L) and serum creatinine > 212 μmol/L (2.4 mg/dL) were associated significantly with poor prognosis. Azotaemia (OR 12.5; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.32–118.48) and hyponatraemia (OR 4.9; 95% CI 1.36–17.64) were associated with increased risk of death.ConclusionsIn dogs with AP, hyponatraemia and azotaemia seem to be significantly associated with an increased risk of death.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.12638