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What is the correlatio between B vitamins and anemia in dogs?

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None

Relationship between cobalamin and folate deficiencies and anemia in dogs JVIM 2019

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What are the characteristic features of veno-occlusive disease in dogs?

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Ccclusive remodeling of small and median pulmonary veins leading to upstream congestion of alveolar capillaries and pulmonary arterial remodeling

Clinical features of canine pulmonary veno-occlusive disease and pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis JVIM 2019

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What is capillary hemangiomatosis?

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Angioproliferative disorder w/ proliferation of alveolar capillaries and possible infiltration into pulmonary veins, arteries and bronchioles

Clinical features of canine pulmonary veno-occlusive disease and pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis JVIM 2019

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Cryoprecipitiate was shown to most effectively increase which hemostatic proteins?

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Mean recovery highest VWF 67%, fibringoen 47% and FVIII 37%

Influence of canine donor plasma hemostatic protein concentration on quality of cryoprecipitate JVIM 2019

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Should greyhounds be avoided for cryoprecipitate donation?

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They have lower VWF and fibringoen factor but still meet human standards

Normal Factor VIII

Influence of canine donor plasma hemostatic protein concentration on quality of cryoprecipitate JVIM 2019

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What is the clinical value of angiopoitin-2 in patients with SIRS or sepsis?

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Angio-2 sig higher in SIRS and sepsis than healthy dogs
Hihger in non-surviviros
Predicted negative outcome with sens 50% andspec 87%

Evaluation of plasma angiopoietin-2 and vascular endothelial growth factor in healthy dogs and dogs with systemic inflammatory response syndrome or sepsis JVIM 2019

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What is the clinical value of VEGF in patients with SIRS or sepsis?

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VEGF higher in sepsis than SIRS or healthy
Higher in non-survivors but ability to predict outcome was poor

Evaluation of plasma angiopoietin-2 and vascular endothelial growth factor in healthy dogs and dogs with systemic inflammatory response syndrome or sepsis JVIM 2019

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What is the association of serum calprotectin and serum lipids inminiature schnauzer dogs

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Hypertriglyceridemia and hypercholesterolemia independently assoiciated with calprotectin but not S100A12

Serum calprotectin is sig higher in hypertriglyceride or combined hyperlipidemic states, but no with hypercholesterolemia alone

Serum triglyceride and cholesterol levels decreased w/in 14-26 weeks of being placed on an ultra-low fat diet but calprotectin did not

Association of serum calprotectin (S100A8/A9) concentrations and idiopathic hyperlipidemia in Miniature Schnauzers JVIM 2019

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What degree of fat restrictuion is considered to be ultralow fat?

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<20 g/1000 kcal

Association of serum calprotectin (S100A8/A9) concentrations and idiopathic hyperlipidemia in Miniature Schnauzers JVIM 2019

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What breeds are prone to hypercholesterolemia?

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HCHOL occurs in the Shetland Sheepdog, Rough Collie and Briard breeds.

Association of serum calprotectin (S100A8/A9) concentrations and idiopathic hyperlipidemia in Miniature Schnauzers JVIM 2019

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Is therapeutic plasma exhange a viable treatment option for dogs with NSAID intoxication?

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In a study of 11 dogs, all survived
1/6 with follow up had persistent azotemia
3 developed AKI
Bleeding abnormalities were common (50%)

Use of therapeutic plasma exchange to treat nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug overdose in dogs JVIM 2019

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What is the recommendation for first time transfusions in cats and where the foundation for this?

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Blood type (of course)
Cross match at first
transfusion

An antiglobulin-enhaned gel column technique detected an additional 15 incompatibilities in a population of cats
This suggests that there are unknown antigens that may contribute to poor transfusion acceptance

Detection of naturally occurring alloantibody by an in-clinic antiglobulin-enhanced and standard crossmatch gel column test in non-transfused domestic shorthair cats JVIM 2019

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Is a monoclonal antibody-based urine Histoplasma antigen ELISA (IMMMY) acceptable for the diagnosis of histoloplasma in cats?

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Investigated as an alternativeto Mira Vista
Moderate aggreement:
Snes 77% and spec 97% w/ 89% accuracy at 1.1ng/mL (higher sens at 0.25 ng/mL but lower spec)
Miravista - 94% sens and 96% spec

A monoclonal antibody-based urine Histoplasma antigen enzyme immunoassay (IMMY®) for the diagnosis of histoplasmosis in cats JVIM 2019

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What is the clinical significance of B vitamin levels in pregnant bitches?

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B12 decreaed late in pregnancy, folate did not
Decrease in RBC in late pregnancy wekaly correlated with folate levels
Did not correlated w/ fetal survival

Time course of serum cobalamin, folate, and total iron binding capacity concentrations in pregnant bitches and association with hematological variables and survival JVIM 2019

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What is the clinical relavence of iron metabolism in pregnant bitches?

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Serum iron and transferrin saturation increased in late pregnancy
Did not impact neonatal survival

Time course of serum cobalamin, folate, and total iron binding capacity concentrations in pregnant bitches and association with hematological variables and survival JVIM 2019

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What percentage of dogs developed citrate accumulation during therapeutic plasma exchancein dogs?

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All dogs
Worse in those with renal impiarement (5.5 umol/kg/min vs 9.0 umol/kg/min)

rare clinical signs
:sneezing in 2 dogs and vomiting in 5 dogs.
More severe signs commonly associated with hypocalcemia such as facial rubbing, muscle cramping, or seizure‐like activity were not observed in these treatments.

Membrane‐based therapeutic plasma exchange in dogs: Prescription, anticoagulation, and metabolic response JVIM 2019

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What were the noted lab changes in dogs undergoing therapuetic plasma exchange?

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Decreased total protein, decreased fibringogen, decreaed bilirubin, decreased BUN, decreased creatinine

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Is mycophenolate a viable treatment option for immune suppresion in cats?

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Unknown
Not well tolerated at doses >15 mg/kg po q 8 hr (significant GI signs)
No change in Cd4/Cd8 ratios - best way to monitor response currently but may not be adequate to evaluate all of the mechanisms of action for this drug
Succesful biotransformation to active compound

Pharmacokinetics of mycophenolic acid and its effect on CD4+ and CD8+ T cells after oral administration of mycophenolate mofetil to healthy cats JVIM 2019

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Do dogs with AKI have changes in primary hemostatic function?

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Yes - consistent with type II vWF
PCV lower in aki
platelet higher
bmbt prolonged

Unknown if this is clinically relavent

Primary hemostatic function in dogs with acute kidney injury JVIM 2019

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What is the general recommendation for dogs receiving blood transfusions?

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First time corss match not necessary
DEA 1.1- develop clinically relavent sensitization after one transfusion with DEA 1.1 + blood
Additional undetermined antigens may contribute to this response

Alloimmunization of a dog erythrocyte antigen 1− dog transfused with weakly dog erythrocyte antigen 1+ blood JVIM 2019

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What gene in Persian cats has been linked to methemoglobinemia?

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CYB5R

Clinical outcome is variable w/ this

Clinical, metabolic, and genetic characterization of hereditary methemoglobinemia caused by cytochrome b5 reductase deficiency in cats JVIM 2019

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What is the recommended treatment of methemoglobinemia in cats?

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Methylene blue
may cause additie hemolytic anemia - recommend HCT monitoring over a few days after treatment w/

Inically, cyanosis is noted when methemoglobin fraction of blood Hb is >15%, and is considered fatal when >70

Clinical, metabolic, and genetic characterization of hereditary methemoglobinemia caused by cytochrome b5 reductase deficiency in cats

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Does breed and degree of fitness have an impact on proBNP levels?

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Yes - healthy herding Huntaways and herding dogs were shown to have increaed levels

Greyhounds as well (Couto KM, Iazbik MC, Marín LM, et al. Plasma N‐terminal pro‐B‐type natriuretic peptide concentration in healthy retired racing Greyhounds. Vet Clin Pathol 2015;44:405–409)

Plasma NT-proBNP and Cell-Free DNA Concentrations after Prolonged Strenuous Exercise in Working Farm Dogs JVIM 2018

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What drug has been shown to inhibit compliment activated hemolysis in vitro?

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C1-INH (recombinant human 1-esterase inhibitor)

In vitro Inhibition of Canine Complement-Mediated Hemolysis JVIM 2018

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Is a regional citrate anticoagulation practical in hemodialysis?
Yes anticoagulation stisfactory in 92% of treatments hemodialysis treatment was also effective Regional Citrate Anticoagulation for Intermittent Hemodialysis in Dogs JVIM 2018
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What canine breeds has been shown to have a genetic mutation for methemoglobinemia?
Pomeranian CYB5R3 Others: Chihuahua, Borzoi, English Setter, MIiature boodle, Alaskan eskimo Familial Congenital Methemoglobinemia in Pomeranian Dogs Caused by a Missense Variant in the NADH-Cytochrome B5 Reductase Gene JVIM 2018
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What are the criteria utilized in establishing the ITP bleeding score in dogs? *DOGiBAT
``` Petechiation Bleeding around venipuncture/catheter Hyphema Epistaxis GI bleeding Urinary bleeding Pulmonary bleeding Intracranial bleeding ``` higher score is worse Development and implementation of a novel immune thrombocytopenia bleeding score for dogs JVIM 2018
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Is the DOGiBAT score for ITP helpful in determining clinical outcomes?
Yes - correlated with product administration and duration of hospitalization Development and implementation of a novel immune thrombocytopenia bleeding score for dogs JVIM 2018
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How long can feline whole blood products be stored after acquisition with citrate-phosphate-dextrose-adenin-1 ?
Up to 35 days. Adequate pH and red blood cell numbers confirmed at to the time frame Bacterial growth detected (Serratia marescens at day 35) In vitro assessment of quality of citrate-phosphate-dextrose-adenine-1 preserved feline blood collected by a commercial closed system
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How does a pulse dose vs a daily dose of melphalan compare as treatment for multiple myeloma in dogs?
MST = 930 days overall with no sig difference bt groups Comparison of two melphalan protocols and evaluation of outcome and prognostic factors in multiple myeloma in dogs JVIM 2018
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What are known prognositc indicators in dogs with multiple myeloma?
Renal disease and a high neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio negative Hypercalcemia and lytic bone lesions not noted (this is an inconsistent finding across studies) Comparison of two melphalan protocols and evaluation of outcome and prognostic factors in multiple myeloma in dogs JVIM 2018
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Is the major cross match technique adequate to determine transfusion intolerance in transfusion naive cats?
No Effect of cross-match on packed cell volume after transfusion of packed red blood cells in transfusion-naïve anemic cats JVIM 2018
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What coagulation parameters are impacted during administration of cyclosporine in dogs?
No change in platelet function Increased prostacycline degredation product 6-keto-PGF1alpha Cyslosporine is kknown to increase thromboxane function - only 30% of dogs have receptors on platelets Combination of increaed prostacyclin or lack of platelet response may correlate with lack of platelet function changes Effects of immunosuppressive agents on the hemostatic system in normal dogs JVIM 2018
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What coagulation parameters are affected during administration of azathioprine and mycophenolate?
None Effects of immunosuppressive agents on the hemostatic system in normal dogs JVIM 2018
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What are some hemostatic changes noted during infection with E. canis?
Lower platelet count, platelet activation, antiplatelet antibodies Hypercoagulable and hypofibrinolytic on TEG No clinical bleeding Characteristics of hemostasis during experimental Ehrlichia canis infection JVIM 2018
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What babesia species has been correlated with coyote hunting in dogs?
B. conradae Patients had Anemia, thrombocytopenia, hypoalbuminemia and hyperglobulinemia Dogs were concurrently infected with other tick agents Babesia conradae infection in coyote hunting dogs infected with multiple blood-borne pathogens JVIM 2018
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What percentage of transfusion-naive cats may have a major crossmatch incompatibility?
Up to 15% Cross match is not associated w/ survival Prevalence of naturally occurring non-AB blood type incompatibilities in cats and influence of crossmatch on transfusion outcomes JVIM 2018
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Does majorcrossmatch compatibility affect the median positive change in PCV in cats?
No ~0.8%/ml/kg regardless of incompatibility Febrile tranfusion reaction noted more often in transfusion incompatible patients. Prevalence of naturally occurring non-AB blood type incompatibilities in cats and influence of crossmatch on transfusion outcomes JVIM 2018
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What sort of coagulation abnormalities are present in peritoneal effusions and does it differ by effusiontype?
Fibrinogen lower than plasma FDP and D-dimers are sig higher Activation of coagulation noted with no correlation to effusion type. Hemostatic findings in ascitic fluid: a cross-sectional study in 70 dogs JVIM 2017
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What is the most common reason for thrombocytosis?
Inflammation (46.6%), Neoplasia (55.7%) Endocrine (12.0%) Thrombocytosis in 715 dogs (2011-2015) JVIM 2017
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What is the correlation between blood transfusions and patients receiving hemodialysis?
Administration of blood products is associated with a higher risk of death in dogs but not cats 5) Blood transfusions in dogs and cats receiving hemodialysis: 230 cases JVIM 2017
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What is the correlation between glutathione peroxidicase activity and anemia?
Deccreased activity in anemic patients Anemia increases peripheral oxygen tissue deman which can deplete antioxidants such as glutathione peroxidase
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What histopathology stains are used to assess for plasma cell origin?
Multiple myeloma oncogene -1 (MUM-1), lamda light chain Present in patients with cutaneous plasmacytosis Canine cutaneous plasmacytosis: 21 cases JVIM 2017
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What is the expected outcome for dogs with cutaneous plasmacytosis that are chemotherapy treated ?
RR of 73.7% w/ melphalan and prednisone resulting in PFI of 143 days Canine cutaneous plasmacytosis: 21 cases JVIM 2017
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What are some risk factors for the development of hospital-acquied anemia in critically ill dogs and cats>
``` Anemia prevalent in 32% of patients rose to 56% by end More blood saples increaed anemia (5 vs 7) Cayts more likely to be anemia than dogs Dogs less likely to survive if anemic Surgical patients > medical patients ``` Anemic patients less likely to survive Hospital-acquired anemia in critically ill dogs and cats: a multi-institutional study JVIM 2017
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What is the real risk of bacterial contamination for stored canine whole blood?
E. Coli at 35 d. A second paper demonstrated E. coli and enterococcus in 2/49 samples at 42 days Stored canine whole blood units: what is the real risk of bacterial contamination? JVIM 2017
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Is the Kai blood type related to existing DEA blood types?
No - various comvinations of Kai 1 and 2 wer enoted amongs all DEA blood types Survey of two new (Kai 1 and Kai 2) and other blood groups in dogs in North America (2016)
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What are some of the features of precursor-targed immune mediated anemia in dogs?
Median HCT at the time of presentation 13% Rubriphagocytosis in BM of 61/66 Mature cell targeting uncommon 55/66 acheived regenerative response at a median of 29 days 50/55 w/ regenerative acheived remission at 59 days post diagnosis and treatment start MST 913 days Clinical features of precursor-targeted immune-mediated anemia in dogs: 66 cases (2004–2013)
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What is the overall mortality rate for cats with pure red cell aplasia or non-regenerative immune-mediated anemia?
27% mortality time to remission 12-42 days Relapse rate in 27% of patients that acheived remission JAVMA 2018
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Is the mean plasma platelet component cocentration associated with survival in dogs with IMHA?
Yes MPC <19.1 g/dL were associated with death Mean risk for death increased by 16% for every unit increase in plasma MPC Low MPC correlates with high valutes of activated plateletsJAVMA 2018
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Is prednisone associated with platelet activation?
No
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What is the most common signalment and concurrent morbidity associated with aortic thrombic disease in dogs?
No difference in age, sex and breed Shetland sheepdogs PLN Multicenter evaluation of signalment and comorbid conditions associated with aortic thrombotic disease in dogs JAVMA 2017
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What factors are most important to discern between regenerative and nonregenerative anemia?
Reticulocyte percentage, number and production index Sens, spec and auc vary depending on method used and if preregenerative anemia is considered to be regenerative or non. Sensitivity and specificity of manual and automated measurements of reticulocyte parameters for classification of anemia in dogs: 174 cases (1993–2013) JAVMA 2016
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What is the clinical relavence of lactate levels in critically ill, hypotensive dogs?
Hypotensive w/high lactate are less likely to survive. 19/67 critically ill, hypotensive dogs survived to discharge Survival analysis of critically ill dogs with hypotension with or without hyperlactatemia: 67 cases (2006–2011) JAVMA 2015
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What effect does PCV have on blood glucose levels obtained by a POC glucometer
Values of lab BG were relatively similar at any PCV POC glucose is false increased w/ anemia and decreased w/ hemocencentration POCglucose +(1.6X PCV) - 81.3 2) Formulation and validation of a predictive model to correct blood glucose concentrations obtained with a veterinary point-of-care glucometer in hemodiluted and hemoconcentrated canine blood samples JAVMA 2015
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What is the correlation between serum, plasma and whole blood used on POC glucometer?
serum and plasma is more accurate Correlation between glucose concentrations in serum, plasma, and whole blood measured by a point-of-care glucometer and serum glucose concentration measured by an automated biochemical analyzer for canine and feline blood samples JAVMA 2015
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What is the association between blood lactate concentration and outcome in cats treated on ER?
Lactate w/ white MM, abnormal periphearl pulse quality, hypothermia had sig higher lactate than those that did not Median lactate at admission did not correlated bt. survivors and non survivors Change in lctate did correlate bt survivors and nonsurvivors Association of blood lactate concentration with physical perfusion variables, blood pressure, and outcome for cats treated at an emergency service JAVMA 2015
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What are te expected outcomes of dog with precursor-targeted immune mediated anemia in dogs?
Median HCT 13% Reticulocyte count 17,900 retic/uL Rebriphagocytosis in BM is common Hemolysis is uncommon 55/66 developed regenerative resposne at a median of 29 days Thromboempbolic events noted in 9 dogs and were assocaiated with decreased survival time MST 913 days Clinical features of precursor-targeted immune-mediated anemia in dogs: 66 cases (2004–2013) JAVMA 2019
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What is the incidence of hospita- acquired anemia in hospitalized dogs and cats?
70% in cats, 43% in dogs Patients that underwent SX were sig more likely Cumulative phlebotomy volume > 3% more likely Incidence of hospital-acquired anemia in hospitalized dogs and cats JAVMA 2018
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What is the mean platelet component associated with survival in patietns with IMHA?
19.1 g/dL Case-control study of plasma mean platelet component concentration and survival analysis for dogs with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia JAVMA 2018
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Is a refractometery able to accurately interpretate protein levels in pleural and abdominal effusions in dog and cats when compared to labratory standard?
Yes Comparison of refractometry and biuret assay for measurement of total protein concentration in canine abdominal and pleural fluid specimens JAVMA 2016
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What is the formula to correct blood glucose levels using a point of care glucometer in the face of hemoconcentration or anemia?
POCgluc + (1.6X PCV)-81.3 POC falsely increased w/ anemia and falsy decreased with hemoconcentration Formulation and validation of a predictive model to correct blood glucose concentrations obtained with a veterinary point-of-care glucometer in hemodiluted and hemoconcentrated canine blood samples JAVMA 2015
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Is whole blood or plasma/serum more accurate as a mesasure of BG on a POC glucometer?
Plasma/serum Correlation between glucose concentrations in serum, plasma, and whole blood measured by a point-of-care glucometer and serum glucose concentration measured by an automated biochemical analyzer for canine and feline blood samples JAVMA 2015
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Which interleukens are decreased in GSD intestinal lining during chronic enteropathy?
IL-33 and iL 13 Interleukin-13 and interleukin-33 mRNA are underexpressed in the duodenal mucosa of German Shepherd dogs with chronic enteropathy JVIM 2019
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What are some key features in dogs with erosive IMPA in dogs?
More likely to occur in carpal joints More likely to affect small breed dogs More lymphocytes were present in the joints than non-erosive JAVMA 2016
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Is prednisone or cyclosporine superior as a treatment for IMPA in dogs?
Treatment success in 70% Normal joint fluid on day 45 in 50% of prednisone treated vs 80% with cyclosproine Opportunistic infections were noted in 20% of cyclosporine treated dogs - small number of dogs, not sue if we can say that cyclosporine is more likely Comparison of the efficacy of prednisone and cyclosporine for treatment of dogs with primary IMPA JAVMA 2016
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What is serum calprotectin and what type of inflammation does it correlate with?
Marker of inflammation Correlates with mononuclear or mixed type inflammation Association of serum calprotectin (S100A8/A9) concentrations and idiopathic hyperlipidemia in Miniature Schnauzers JVIM 2019

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