Taurine-deficient dilated cardiomyopathy in a family of golden retrievers.
J Am Anim Hosp Assoc
; 41(5): 284-91, 2005.
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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
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Cardiomiopatía Dilatada
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Enfermedades Genéticas Ligadas al Cromosoma X
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Enfermedades de los Perros
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Año:
2005
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Article