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Taurine-deficient dilated cardiomyopathy in a family of golden retrievers.
Bélanger, Marie C; Ouellet, Mathieu; Queney, Guillaume; Moreau, Maxim.
  • Bélanger MC; Companion Animal Research Group, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada.
J Am Anim Hosp Assoc ; 41(5): 284-91, 2005.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16141179
ABSTRACT
A reversible taurine-deficient dilated cardiomyopathy occurred in five related golden retrievers. An apical systolic heart murmur was the most common physical abnormality. According to fractional shortening and end-systolic diameter on echocardiography, significant improvements (P<0.005) were recorded within 3 to 6 months of starting taurine supplementation. The dogs regained substantial systolic function, and four were weaned off all cardiac medications except taurine. This response to therapy was unusual, because canine dilated cardiomyopathy is generally progressive and fatal.
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Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Taurina / Cardiomiopatía Dilatada / Enfermedades Genéticas Ligadas al Cromosoma X / Enfermedades de los Perros Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Etiology_studies / Observational_studies Límite: Animals Idioma: En Año: 2005 Tipo del documento: Article
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Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Taurina / Cardiomiopatía Dilatada / Enfermedades Genéticas Ligadas al Cromosoma X / Enfermedades de los Perros Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Etiology_studies / Observational_studies Límite: Animals Idioma: En Año: 2005 Tipo del documento: Article