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ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2023

Survey of electroencephalography usage and techniques for dogs.

Julia Luca, Samantha McCarthy, Thomas Parmentier, Michal Hazenfratz, Alex Zur Linden, Luis Gaitero, Fiona M K James

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Article in Frontiers in veterinary science, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

15 citing papers in PubMed, 14 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Julia LucaDepartment of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada.
Samantha McCarthyMedical Science, Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Thomas ParmentierDépartement de sciences cliniques, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada.
Michal HazenfratzKoret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel.
Alex Zur LindenDepartment of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada.
Luis GaiteroDepartment of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada.
Fiona M K JamesDepartment of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada.
University of Guelph · CACanadian College of Osteopathy · CAHebrew University of Jerusalem · ILUniversité de Montréal · CA

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Canine epilepsy is a chronic common neurologic condition where seizures may be underreported. Electroencephalography (EEG) is the patient-side test providing an objective diagnostic criterion for seizures and epilepsy. Despite this, EEG is thought to be rarely used in veterinary neurology. Objectives: This survey study aims to better understand the current canine EEG usage and techniques and barriers in veterinary neurology. Methods: The online Qualtrics link was distributed via listserv to members of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Neurology Specialty and the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN), reaching at least 517 veterinary neurology specialists and trainees worldwide. Results: The survey received a 35% response rate, for a total of 180 participant responses. Fewer than 50% of veterinary neurologists are currently performing EEG and it is performed infrequently. The most common indication was to determine a discrete event diagnosis. Other reasons included monitoring treatment, determining brain death, identifying the type of seizure or epilepsy, localizing foci, sleep disorders, for research purposes, and post-op brain surgery monitorization. Most respondents interpreted their own EEGs. Clinical barriers to the performance of EEG in dogs were mainly equipment availability, insufficient cases, and financial costs to clients. Conclusion: This survey provides an update on EEG usage and techniques for dogs, identifying commonalities of technique and areas for development as a potential basis for harmonization of canine EEG techniques. A validated and standardized canine EEG protocol is hoped to improve the diagnosis and treatment of canine epilepsy.

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canineEEG techniqueelectroencephalographyepilepsysurvey

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PMCPMC10374286
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