Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Eye problems and retinal detachment in dogs with high blood pressure
By Sansom, J & Bodey, A·Published in The Veterinary record·1997·Animal Health Trust·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ocular signs in four dogs with hypertension.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Four dogs suddenly experienced vision problems due to retinal detachment and bleeding in their eyes, which was linked to high blood pressure. A special blood pressure monitor confirmed their hypertension, and two of the dogs also showed signs of heart enlargement. Over the course of a year, the dogs received treatment, and while the exact cause of their high blood pressure wasn't fully determined, it seemed likely that it was the main issue affecting their eyes.
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Abstract
Four dogs suddenly developed visual problems associated with retinal detachment and haemorrhage. They all had a high arterial blood pressure measured with a Doppler ultrasonic blood pressure monitor. Two of the dogs showed evidence of cardiac hypertrophy and one had hypercholesterolaemia; in three of them there was no conclusive evidence of underlying systemic disease. The condition was treated and assessed over a period of 12 months. In the absence of any findings suggesting the presence of underlying systemic disease, it is possible that the ocular changes were the result of primary hypertension, although not every possible cause of secondary hypertension could be excluded.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9203316/