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ArticleThe Journal of veterinary medical science2024

Use of amlodipine in the treatment of cats with systemic hypertension in Japan.

Shohei Morita, Youhei Mochizuki, Itsuki Matsumoto, Ayumi Horii, Takahiro Ohmori, Daiki Hirao, Hiroshi Hasegawa, Aritada Yoshimura, Takashi Baba, Shuji Suzuki and 1 more

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Article in The Journal of veterinary medical science, 2024. 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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11 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Shohei MoritaAnimal Emergency Medical Center, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan.
Youhei MochizukiFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science, Ehime, Japan.
Itsuki MatsumotoAnimal Emergency Medical Center, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan.
Ayumi HoriiAnimal Emergency Medical Center, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan.
Takahiro OhmoriAnimal Emergency Medical Center, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan.
Daiki HiraoAnimal Emergency Medical Center, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan.
Hiroshi HasegawaAnimal Emergency Medical Center, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan.
Aritada YoshimuraAnimal Medical Center, Faculty of Agriculture, Animal Hospital Organization, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan.
Takashi BabaHeart will Animal Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
Shuji SuzukiLaboratory of Veterinary Surgeon, School of Veterinary Medicine, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Tokyo, Japan.
Ryuji FukushimaAnimal Emergency Medical Center, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan.
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology · JPFujita Animal Hospital · JPNippon Veterinary and Life Science University · JPOkayama University of Science · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

An increase in systemic blood pressure causes bleeding and ischemia owing to peripheral vascular breakdown, leading to various forms of organ damage. The brain, eyes, kidneys, and cardiovascular system are known target organs for hypertension. To our knowledge, no reports in Japan describe, in detail, the types of antihypertensive drugs used to treat hypertension in cats or its underlying causes. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the use of antihypertensive drugs in domestic cats with hypertension in Japan, the causes of hypertension, and the vital prognosis of these patients. In the present survey, we found that amlodipine was used alone (60/80 cats) or concomitantly (20/80 cats) in all cat patients with hypertension in Japan. We also determined that blood pressure measurements were not yet routinely performed on cats at veterinary clinics in Japan. Furthermore, we have new information suggesting that amlodipine administration in cats with hypertension, which lowers systolic arterial pressure levels to within the normal range (<140 mmHg), may have a negative impact on their survival. Routine blood pressure measurements for cats during their regular health checkups can help identify hypertension, and proper interpretation of blood pressure readings can facilitate suitable treatment measures.

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AmlodipineAntihypertensive AgentsCat DiseasesHypertensionAnimalsBlood PressureCatsFemaleJapanMaleAmlodipineAntihypertensive Agentsamlodipineblood pressurecalcium channel blockercathypertension

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PMID38569838
PMCPMC11144541
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