Arterial blood pressure measurements were obtained from 158 healthy Irish wolfhounds using the oscillometric technique to establish reference values for the breed. In contrast to other sight hounds, Irish wolfhounds have low arterial blood pressure. Mean systolic pressure for the group was 116.0 mm Hg. Mean diastolic pressure was 69.2 mm Hg, and the mean value for mean arterial pressure was 87.8 mm Hg. Blood pressure measurements were higher in older wolfhounds than in young dogs. There was no difference between systolic and mean arterial blood pressures in lateral recumbency compared to standing position. However, diastolic pressure was slightly lower when standing. Calm dogs had lower pressure than anxious wolfhounds. There was a significant interaction between the effects of age, gender, and mood on systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial blood pressure values.
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November 01 2002
Indirect Arterial Blood Pressure Measurement in Nonsedated Irish Wolfhounds: Reference Values for the Breed
Janice M. Bright, BSN, MS, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine Cardiology);
Janice M. Bright, BSN, MS, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine Cardiology)
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (Bright), Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1620
Nephrology Associates, L.L.C. and Indiana University School of Medicine (Dentino), Evansville, Indiana 47711
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Mariellen Dentino, MD, Fellow ACIM
Mariellen Dentino, MD, Fellow ACIM
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (Bright), Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1620
Nephrology Associates, L.L.C. and Indiana University School of Medicine (Dentino), Evansville, Indiana 47711
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J Am Anim Hosp Assoc (2002) 38 (6): 521–526.
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Janice M. Bright, Mariellen Dentino; Indirect Arterial Blood Pressure Measurement in Nonsedated Irish Wolfhounds: Reference Values for the Breed. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 1 November 2002; 38 (6): 521–526. doi: https://doi.org/10.5326/0380521
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