Comparative evaluation of cardiac biomarkers and thoracic radiographic findings in dogs suffering from cardio-pulmonary affections
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Gaurav Kumar
Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar-125 001 (Haryana)
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Deepak Kumar Tiwari
Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar-125 001 (Haryana)
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Neeraj Arora
Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar-125 001 (Haryana)
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Rajesh Kumar
Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar-125 001 (Haryana)
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Vijeyta Tiwari
Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar-125 001 (Haryana)
Keywords:
Biomarkers, Cardio-pulmonary affection, Dogs, Radiographic findingsAbstract
The objective of this study was to analyse clinical biomarkers and radiographic variability for detecting cardio-pulmonary affections in dogs. The study included two groups: group I (control) with six healthy dogs and group II (affected) with 23 dogs diagnosed with cardio-pulmonary conditions, irrespective of age, breed, and sex. Comprehensive haemato-biochemical analysis assessed parameters such as complete blood count, liver and kidney function tests, and electrolyte levels. Radiographic examinations identified structural and functional abnormalities in the heart and lungs. Group II exhibited significant deviations, including changes in haemoglobin concentration, white blood cell counts, and enzyme activities, along with notable radiographic abnormalities like cardiomegaly, pulmonary oedema, and pleural effusion. Integrating haemato-biochemical data and radiographic imaging provided a robust framework for the early detection and diagnosis of cardio-pulmonary diseases in dogs, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in veterinary diagnostics.
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