Publications by authors named "A Beaumier"
Hypereosinophilic syndrome is an uncommon disorder in the cat. It is a heterogeneous group of conditions defined by a persistent hypereosinophilia associated with organ damage directly attributable to tissue hypereosinophilia. A seven-year-old castrated domestic shorthair cat presented to the emergency service for dyspnea.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCardiac hemangiosarcoma, especially primary, is infrequently reported in the horse and remains a diagnostic challenge because of vague clinical signs and difficulty to reach an antemortem diagnosis. A 17-year-old American Quarter Horse gelding was presented with a history of tongue swelling and secondary aspiration pneumonia. Initial assessment indicated dehydration, and thoracic ultrasound revealed an abnormal structure within the myocardium alongside the previously suspected aspiration pneumonia.
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- Long-term use of doxorubicin (DOX) can cause heart damage, and this study aims to identify microRNAs in dogs as potential biomarkers for this cardiotoxicity.* -
- Researchers monitored nine dogs undergoing DOX treatment by measuring cardiac troponin I, performing echocardiography, and isolating specific microRNAs before and after treatment.* -
- Results showed significant downregulation of certain microRNAs (miR-107, miR-146a) and upregulation of miR-502, suggesting changes in these microRNAs may occur before detectable heart damage, highlighting the need for further research.*
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- Advanced heart failure in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) is a complex issue, with this study examining 54 affected dogs to better understand their clinical features and outcomes.
- The study found that many dogs required increased dosages of medications like pimobendan and furosemide, with adjustments made in most cases after diagnosis.
- Notably, dogs that received higher doses of furosemide tended to have longer survival times, suggesting that medication management plays a critical role in the care of these animals.
Objective: To determine and classify the difficulties of first-year family medicine residents observed during clinical interviews.
Design: Retrospective, descriptive study.
Setting: Family practice unit at a teaching hospital.