Publications by authors named "Olivia F Hsieh"
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- The study aimed to find a stress-free method for evaluating heart rate variability (HRV) in cats using a stethoscope instead of traditional ECG recordings, which can cause stress during the process.
- Researchers recorded heart sounds from 29 cats in relaxed and stimulated states, calculating a new measure called the vasovagal tonus index (VVTI) to assess autonomic function.
- Results showed that the stethoscopic VVTI significantly decreased after stimulation, indicating reduced vasovagal tone, with findings being comparable between at-home and hospital settings, thus validating this cat-friendly approach.
Objectives Heartworm-associated respiratory disease (HARD) is a recently recognised pathological manifestation in cats caused by Dirofilaria immitis exposure. This study aimed to estimate the percentage of cats at risk of developing HARD in a heartworm-endemic area (Taipei, Taiwan), and to test the correlation of heartworm exposure and the presence of lower airway/lung clinical signs (LA/L signs). Methods This was a prospective case-control study.
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