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ArticleThe Journal of small animal practice2023

Infective endocarditis in dogs in the UK: 77 cases (2009-2019).

M Berrezaie, D Connolly, J Cruzado, E Mederska, J Dukes-McEwan, K Humm

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Article in The Journal of small animal practice, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

M BerrezaieDepartment of Clinical Science and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 7TA, UK.
D ConnollyDepartment of Clinical Science and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 7TA, UK.
J CruzadoSouthern Counties Veterinary Specialists, Unit 6, Forest Corner Farm, Hangersley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3JW, UK.
E MederskaDepartment of Small Animal Clinical Science, School of Veterinary Science, Leahurst Campus, University of Liverpool, Chester High Road, Neston, CH64 7TE, UK.
J Dukes-McEwanDepartment of Small Animal Clinical Science, School of Veterinary Science, Leahurst Campus, University of Liverpool, Chester High Road, Neston, CH64 7TE, UK.
K HummDepartment of Clinical Science and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 7TA, UK.
Royal Veterinary College · GBUniversity of Liverpool · GBCorner House · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo determine the causative organisms, clinical features and outcome of canine infective endocarditis in the UK. MATERIALS AND

methodsMedical records of three veterinary referral hospitals were searched for dogs with infective endocarditis between December 2009 and December 2019. Signalment, clinical signs, causative organism, valve affected, treatment and survival data were recorded.

resultsSeventy-seven cases with possible or definite infective endocarditis (according to the modified Duke criteria) were included. The majority were large breed (40/77 - 51.9%). There were 47 of 77 (61%) male dogs and the mean age was 7.3 ±3 years. A causative organism was identified in 26 of 77 (33.8%) cases. The most common organisms were Escherichia coli (7/27 - 25.9%), Pasteurella spp. (5/27 - 18.5%), Staphylococcus spp. (4/27 - 14.8%) and Corynebacterium spp. (4/27 - 14.8%). Bartonella spp. were not detected in any patients. The mitral valve was most commonly affected (48/77 - 62.3%). Clinical features were non-specific, with lethargy being the most common clinical sign observed (53/77 - 68.8%). Fifty-three dogs (68.8%) survived to discharge. The median survival time post discharge was 425 days (2 to 3650 days). The development of congestive heart failure was associated with a poorer outcome. Cardiac troponin concentration, antithrombotic use and the development of thromboembolism or arrhythmias were not significantly associated with outcome. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Some dogs with infective endocarditis that survive to discharge can have a long lifespan. The inability to detect an underlying organism is common and Bartonella spp. may be a less prevalent cause of canine infective endocarditis in the UK than in the USA.

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BartonellaDog DiseasesEndocarditisEndocarditis, BacterialAftercareAnimalsDogsFemaleMalePatient DischargeRetrospective StudiesUnited Kingdom

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PMCPMC10099803
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