Small animal review
Abstract
Recent feline cardiology studies emphasise advances in diagnostic assessment despite ongoing challenges. Tissue Doppler echocardiography confirms frequent systolic and diastolic dysfunction in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, although prognostic value remains limited by small study sizes. A 9-lead electrocardiogram system improves evaluation of atrial and ventricular depolarisation without age-related effects. Reference ranges for aortic root size in healthy cats indicate that body weight and age should be considered when interpreting echocardiographic measurements.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Companion animal
- Volume
- 31
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 50–50
- Publication date
- 2 January 2026
- Language
- EN