Publications by authors named "Prisca Castagna"
Background: Transthoracic echocardiography represents the main noninvasive technique for evaluating cardiac morphology and function in dogs. In dogs with particular somatotypes, such as brachymorphic dogs, breed-specific echocardiographic values are needed for a proper echocardiographic interpretation. Nowadays, the Pug represents one of the most popular brachymorphic canine breeds worldwide.
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- - A study evaluated the effectiveness of a six-lead smartphone-based electrocardiographic (s-ECG) device compared to a standard six-lead ECG (st-ECG) in dogs, finding that both devices were highly accurate for measuring heart rate and rhythm.
- - A total of 75 dogs were involved, and while there were minor differences in some quantitative ECG measurements, they were not clinically significant.
- - The research suggests that s-ECG is a reliable alternative for assessing heart health in dogs, although the study had limitations like a small sample size and not assessing interobserver variability.
Objective: To describe the ECG findings in 3 different canine brachycephalic breeds: the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, the Pug, and the English Bulldog (EB).
Animals: 135 healthy dogs (50 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, 50 Pugs, and 35 EBs).
Procedures: Medical records were retrospectively reviewed to identify healthy dogs ≥ 1 year old that had undergone an ECG.