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How clinic and cat type affect blood pressure and pulse in healthy
By Hanås, Sofia et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2021·Department of Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Influence of clinical setting and cat characteristics on indirectly measured blood pressure and pulse rate in healthy Birman, Norwegian Forest, and Domestic Shorthair cats.
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A study looked at how different environments and cat characteristics affect blood pressure and pulse rate in healthy cats, including Domestic Shorthairs, Birmans, and Norwegian Forest cats. The researchers found that when cats were measured on an examination table, their blood pressure and pulse rate were higher compared to when they were in their carriers. Interestingly, Birmans had lower blood pressure than the other breeds, and older cats had higher blood pressure overall. Additionally, cats that spent time outdoors had lower pulse rates than those that stayed indoors.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Measured indirect blood pressure (BP) results in cats in a clinical environment might be affected by stress and characteristics of the cats. HYPOTHESIS: To investigate the influence of clinical setting, cat characteristics, and life situation on BP and pulse rate (PR) in healthy cats. ANIMALS: Ninety-four healthy Domestic Shorthair, Birman and Norwegian Forest cats. METHODS: Blood pressure measured by high-definition oscillometry in 3 settings: cat placed in its own carrier with veterinarian present; cat placed in carrier with owner alone present; and cat placed on table with veterinarian present. Statistical analyses were performed using mixed linear models. RESULTS: Systolic BP (SBP) did not differ among settings. Higher mean arterial pressure (MAP), diastolic BP (DBP), and PR were found when measurements were performed with cat placed on table, rather than in carrier. Coefficients of variation (CVs) higher for SBP, MAP, DBP, and PR when measured with cat placed on table than in carrier. Birman cats had lower BP than other breeds. Systolic BP, MAP, DBP, and PR increased with age. Cats allowed outdoors had lower PR than cats living strictly indoors. CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: No difference in SBP was found among settings, but measuring BP with the cat placed on the examination table gave higher MAP, DBP, PR, and CV than measuring BP with the cat in its carrier. Breed affected BP, with lower BP in Birman cats than other breeds. Blood pressure increased with age. Pulse rate was lower in cats allowed outdoors than cats living strictly indoors.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33675246/