Publications by authors named "Camila Nunes Gonzaga"
Article Synopsis
- Only 4 out of 40 animals in the study had detectable levels of asymmetric dimethyl arginine (ADMA).
- The young primate had significantly lower ADMA levels (53.4 ng/ml) compared to the adult (218.8 ± 9.3 ng/ml) and elderly animals (320.5 ng/ml).
- The varying ADMA levels could be linked to echocardiographic abnormalities and potential hypertension in the subjects.
Background: Owl monkeys (Aotus infulatus) are frequently affected by heart diseases and, as in humans, dyslipidemia is one of the predisposing factors for adverse cardiovascular events. In view of this, the study of the lipid profile and plasma apolipoproteins can contribute to the clinical management of this neotropical primate species.
Methods: Lipid profile as well as A-1 and B apolipoprotein values were analyzed in 60 owl monkeys, studying their relationship with body biometry and the presence of cardiac alterations.
Background: The cardiovascular system of owl monkeys has been studied due to frequent postmortem findings of heart disease in asymptomatic animals. The silent aspect and the difficulty of early diagnosis intensify the importance of studying the cardiovascular system in this species.
Methods: Echocardiogram evaluation was carried out on 60 animals, grouped into suspect or non-suspect of having heart diseases, and evaluated through electrocardiogram, hematology, and biochemical tests.