Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Longitudinal evaluation of cardiovascular function in six healthy cats aged 1-8 years.
- Journal:
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2021
- Authors:
- Sugimoto, Keisuke et al.
- Affiliation:
- Azabu University · Japan
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of ageing on the cardiovascular system of healthy adult cats. METHODS: Six experimental cats were used. Echocardiography and measurements of systolic blood pressure (SBP) were performed every year for 8 years (from 1 year of age to 8 years of age) in all cats. Age-related changes to left ventricular (LV) structures, LV systolic and diastolic function, and SBP were assessed. RESULTS: There were no significant changes in LV structures and SBP. Peak longitudinal strain rate during systole was decreased at 8 years of age, and peak longitudinal strain rate during diastole was decreased from 6 years of age. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: This study revealed that some measures of cardiac function recorded in six healthy cats from 1 to 8 years of age were affected as the cats got older; however, there were no structural changes or changes in measurements that are routinely assessed in clinical practice.
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