The Abstract Podcast: Small animal Cardiology

Small animal Cardiology: November 8th 2026 (abstracts published between 1st November and 7th November 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:46) Forsyth and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Medetomidine-vatinoxan (Zenalpha) results in reduction of systolic function, blood pressure, and heart rate with prolongation of electrocardiographic intervals in healthy dogs.", Vol 264, pp. 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0210

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• (00:01:51) Severac and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Cardiac etiology is the leading cause of feline chylothorax: 35 cases (2006-2022).", Vol 264, pp. 1-9, https://doi...

Small animal Cardiology: November 1st 2026 (abstracts published between 25th October and 31st October 2026) The Abstract Podcast reviews one small-animal cardiology paper from this publication week. Discussion is based on the abstract and should not replace reading the full article. Papers discussed: (00:00:32) Giang and colleagues. The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science. Primary cardiac histiocytic sarcoma in a dog. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0228. PMID: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42951676/ Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help...

Small animal Cardiology: October 25th 2026 (abstracts published between 18th October and 24th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:52) Gómez-Torres and colleagues, Topics in companion animal medicine, "Histomorphometric characterization of cardiac nodes in cattle, ponies, and cats.", 101107, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcam.2026.101107

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• (00:02:09) Sunpongsri and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Doxorubicin-induced Cardiotoxicity in Dogs: A Narrative Review.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70124

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS...

Small animal Cardiology: October 18th 2026 (abstracts published between 11th October and 17th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:52) Ditzler and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Point-of-care troponin I assay has acceptable performance detecting clinically important canine myocardial injury but reduced precision at low concentrations.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.08.0336

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• (00:02:15) Rossanese and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Long-term outcomes following modified Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt placement in 13 dogs with cyanotic congenital heart disease.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70210

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Small animal Cardiology: October 11th 2026 (abstracts published between 4th October and 10th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:52) Greil and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Echocardiographic changes in hyperthyroid cats: Comparison of subclinical disease and congestive heart failure.", Vol 320, pp. 106915, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106915

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• (00:02:05) Seo and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Cat Stress Score and hair cortisol concentrations are not associated with subclinical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats.", Vol 320, pp. 106910, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106910

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• (00:03:30) Patil and co...

Small animal Cardiology: October 4th 2026 (abstracts published between 27th September and 3rd October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:24) Rowland and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Vertebral heart size and vertebral left atrial size reference intervals in 8 canine breeds.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0061

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• (00:03:54) Sun and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Evaluating Sacubitril/Valsartan's efficacy in reducing myocardial hypertrophy and fibrosis in feline models.", Vol 319, pp. 106819, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106819

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• (00:05:20) Hulsman and colleagues, Animal genetics, "A Large...

Small animal Cardiology: September 27th 2026 (abstracts published between 20th September and 26th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:08) Bracamonte and colleagues, Biomechanics and modeling in mechanobiology, "Multiscale model calibrated with a Bayesian algorithm predicts long-term outcomes of treatments for mitral valve regurgitation in animal models.", 25, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10237-026-02123-0

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Po...

Small animal Cardiology: September 20th 2026 (abstracts published between 13th September and 19th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:47) Huk and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Reference intervals and allometric scaling of echocardiographic measurements in small size growing dogs.", Vol 320, pp. 106882, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106882

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• (00:02:11) Yi and colleagues, The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, "Electrophysiological Remodeling in Chronic Mitral Regurgitation: Underlying Substrates for Atrial Fibrillation.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2026.08.030

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• (00:03:46) Aoki and colleagues, The Journal of vet...

Small animal Cardiology: September 13th 2026 (abstracts published between 6th September and 12th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:41) González and colleagues, Helminthologia, "", Vol 63, pp. 160-166, https://doi.org/10.2478/helm-2026-0017

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• (00:00:52) Rivas and colleagues, Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology, "Whole-genome sequencing identifies a c.1282C > T missense variant in Taurine Transporter (TauT) associated with taurine-mediated dilated cardiomyopathy in a family of domestic shorthair cats.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yjmcc.2026.09.001

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• (00:03:45) Morelli and colleagues, Veterinary parasitology, "A nationw...

Small animal Cardiology: September 6th 2026 (abstracts published between 30th August and 5th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:52) Salvati and colleagues, Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology, "Intermittent ventricular pre-excitation in a dog with orthodromic reciprocating atrioventricular tachycardia.", Vol 68, pp. 48-53, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvc.2026.08.002

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• (00:02:35) Kurogochi and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Preliminary investigation of T-wave peak-end interval and its ratio to QT interval in dogs with an echocardiographic phen...

Small animal Cardiology: August 30th 2026 (abstracts published between 23rd August and 29th August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:18) Biehl and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of caudal mediastinal paraesophageal abscesses in dogs: a multi-institutional retrospective study.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0227

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• (00:00:46) Mandelbaum and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Different fresh gas flows produce similar rebreathing and regional ventilation during helmet continuous positive airway pressure in sedated Beagles.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0218

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Small animal Cardiology: August 23rd 2026 (abstracts published between 16th August and 22nd August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:16) Spanjersberg and colleagues, iScience, "Phenotypic patterns in feline heart failure: A natural model for understanding variable disease severity in humans.", Vol 29, pp. 116685, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2026.116685

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• (00:03:51) Maerz and colleagues, Parasites & vectors, "Adulticide treatment with melarsomine: outcome in 283 heartworm-positive dogs in Germany.", 19, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07404-2

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• (00:07:35) Kelly and colleagues, Parasites & vectors, "Seroprevalence and molecular surveillance of Dir...

Small animal Cardiology: August 16th 2026 (abstracts published between 9th August and 15th August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:04:10) Forsyth and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Medetomidine-vatinoxan (Zenalpha) results in reduction of systolic function, blood pressure, and heart rate with prolongation of electrocardiographic intervals in healthy dogs.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0210

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• (00:06:01) Sun and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Evaluating Sacubitril/Valsartan's efficacy in reducing myocardial hypertrophy and fibrosis in feline models.", Vol 319, pp. 106819, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106819
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Small animal Cardiology: August 9th 2026 (abstracts published between 2nd August and 8th August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:44) Sugimoto and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Isorhythmic atrioventricular dissociation detected during anesthesia in a geriatric cat.", 1-3, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.05.0378

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• (00:01:00) Johnson and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "An artificial intelligence-enabled digital stethoscope demonstrates moderate murmur detection in dogs but not cats and unreliable arrhythmia classification in both species.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.05.0353

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Small animal Cardiology: August 2nd 2026 (abstracts published between 26th July and 1st August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:04) Schlake and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Successful long-term patent ductus arteriosus closure in dogs can be achieved with the use of nonabsorbable or absorbable monofilament synthetic sutures.", Vol 264, pp. 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0037

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• (00:03:05) Silva and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Right ventricular systolic function in dogs with pulmonary hypertension can be assessed using tissue motion annular displacement.", 87, http...

Small animal Cardiology: July 26th 2026 (abstracts published between 19th July and 25th July 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:32) Abibe and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Surgical management of a penetrating cardiac foreign body causing tamponade in a dog: case report.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70117

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• Phuong Vu and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Development and Validation of PCR-RFLP Assays for Detection of MYBPC3 Variants Associated with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Maine Coon and Ragdoll Cats.", 106796, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106796

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Small animal Cardiology: July 19th 2026 (abstracts published between 12th July and 18th July 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:04) de Sousa and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Cardiovascular biomarkers in feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy phenotype: evidence from the last decade.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11408-9

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with th...

Small animal Cardiology: July 12th 2026 (abstracts published between 5th July and 11th July 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • Rowland and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Vertebral heart size and vertebral left atrial size reference intervals in 8 canine breeds.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0061

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• Livingstone and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "The presence of a hypercoagulable state in cats with cardiomyopathies with or without thromboembolic disease: a scoping review.", 106773, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106773

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Small animal Cardiology: July 5th 2026 (abstracts published between 28th June and 4th July 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:04) Cassou and colleagues, Journal of veterinary internal medicine, "Characterization and outcomes of cats with cardiomyopathy undergoing subcutaneous ureteral bypass device placement.", 40, https://doi.org/10.1093/jvimsj/aalag127

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• (00:04:15) Seki and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Incidence of hypoxemia is associated with echocardiographic findings in dogs with advanced myxomatous mitral valve disease.", Vol 264, pp. 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.11.0726

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Small animal Cardiology: June 28th 2026 (abstracts published between 21st June and 27th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:09) Díaz and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Large-bore thoracostomy tube placement in small animals.", 1-2, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0046

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• (00:06:12) Tan and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Unilateral phaeochromocytoma in a dog with pre-existing, long-standing primary hypoadrenocorticism: a case report.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05640-3

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• (00:04:55) Cunha and colleagues, Cancers, "Evaluation of Clinical Outcomes in Dogs wi...

Small animal Cardiology: June 21st 2026 (abstracts published between 14th June and 20th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:05:10) Cashmore and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Computed tomographic findings in canine leproid granuloma syndrome: a case series.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70109

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• Charlesworth and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Pulmonary hair embolism in a dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70153

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• (00:04:11) Heidemann and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Scandinavica, "Cerebral hemangioma in a 5-month-old Chow Chow dog displaying seizures of acute onset...

Small animal Cardiology: June 14th 2026 (abstracts published between 7th June and 13th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:58) Severac and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Cardiac etiology is the leading cause of feline chylothorax: 35 cases (2006-2022).", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0029

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• (00:02:53) da Rosa Filho and colleagues, Animal models and experimental medicine, "Canine brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome as a model for studying the effects of obstructive sleep apnea during pregnancy.", https://doi.org/10.1002/ame2.70246

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Small animal Cardiology: June 7th 2026 (abstracts published between 31st May and 6th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:05:35) Kurogochi and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Preliminary investigation of T-wave peak-end interval and its ratio to QT interval in dogs with an echocardiographic phenotype of dilated cardiomyopathy and its possible correlation with left ventricular diameter and volume.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0802

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• (00:04:04) Lavigne and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Hypochloremia is negatively associated with outcomes in cats with stab...

Small animal Cardiology: May 31st 2026 (abstracts published between 24th May and 30th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:05) de Sousa and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Effects of a synthetic feline facial pheromone analogue (F3, Feliway", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05511-x

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• (00:02:45) Leão and colleagues, Drug delivery and translational research, "From prototype to veterinary patient: a pharmacokinetic clinical trial of 3D-printed pimobendan tablets in beagle dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1007/s13346-026-02156-z

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Small animal Cardiology: May 24th 2026 (abstracts published between 17th May and 23rd May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:29) Rishniw, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Crowdfunding campaigns for canine pacemaker implantation costs infrequently meet fundraising targets.", 1-4, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0160

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• (00:01:02) Constable and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Two digital electrocardiographs and their computer-based analysis programs produce clinically significant differences in values and reference intervals for dog electrocardiograms.", 1-11, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0146

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• (00:03:56) Park and co...

Small animal Cardiology: May 17th 2026 (abstracts published between 10th May and 16th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:24) Baumruck and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Study identifies prevalence estimates of clinically relevant canine thoracic radiographic findings and insights into interobserver variability.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.01.0018

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• (00:00:58) Fisher and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in a Dog With Canine Respiratory Coronavirus Infection.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70113

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Small animal Cardiology: May 10th 2026 (abstracts published between 3rd May and 9th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:04:04) Chan and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Probable sepsis-associated encephalopathy as a component of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome in a cat with pyothorax.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70093

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• (00:00:59) Alibrandi and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Evaluation of a smartphone-based six‑lead ECG for clinical electrocardiography in cats.", Vol 208, pp. 106236, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106236

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• (00:05:38) Schlachet and colleagues, Parasitology international, "Pleural effusion...

Small animal Cardiology: May 3rd 2026 (abstracts published between 26th April and 2nd May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:03:40) Elsmore and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Same-day echocardiography in dogs sedated with intravenous dexmedetomidine followed by reversal with intramuscular atipamezole.", Vol 264, pp. 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.07.0489

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• (00:05:07) Rishniw and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Severe left atrial enlargement, but not congestive heart failure, increases the probability of coughing in dogs with mitral valve disease.", Vol 264, pp. 565-570...