Echocardiographic assessment of cardiac structure and function in great apes: a practical guide
Author
Shave, Rob
Oxborough, D.
Somauroo, J.
Feltrer, Y.
Strike, T.
Routh, A.
Chapman, S.
Redrobe, S.
Thompson, L.
Unwin, S.
Sayers, G.
Murphy, H.
Rapoport, G.
Stöhr, Eric J.
Date
2014-04-03Acceptance date
2013-06-25
Type
Article
Publisher
Wiley
ISSN
0074-9664
1748-1090 (online)
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Cardiac disease has been implicated as a leading cause of death in captive great apes. Trans‐thoracic echocardiography provides clinically relevant information that may help differentiate between the myriad of different heart diseases and disorders, guide treatment and aid the management of great apes with underlying cardiac pathology. The purpose of this paper is to provide an outline of the procedures and methodologies required to conduct a thorough trans‐thoracic echocardiogram of great apes under general anaesthesia. Basic logistical considerations are discussed before a detailed description of the procedures required for the assessment of overall cardiac structure and function. Using a thorough systematic approach, it is our belief that veterinary professionals may be better able to diagnose, treat and manage captive great apes with, or at risk of developing heart disease.
Journal/conference proceeding
International Zoo Yearbook;
Citation
Shave, R., Oxborough, D., Somauroo, J., Feltrer, Y., Strike, T., Routh, A., Chapman, S., Redrobe, S., Thompson, L., Unwin, S., Sayers, G., Murphy, H., Rapoport, G. & Stöhr, E. (2014) 'Echocardiographic assessment of cardiac structure and function in great apes: a practical guide', International Zoo Yearbook, 48(1), pp.218-233
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Article published in International Zoo Yearbook available at https://doi.org/10.1111/izy.12026
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