There is an overwhelming weight of evidence that certifies cardiac troponin (cTn) as the
preferred, defacto, translational, safety biomarker for myocardial injury in cardiotoxicity. As …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major global cause of mortality, which has prompted
numerous studies seeking to reduce the risk of heart failure and sudden cardiac death …

The aim of the present study was to assess criterion validity, and relative and absolute
reliability of Polar® RS800CX heart rate monitor, compared to simultaneously recorded …

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the modifications of some physiological
parameters during moderate treadmill exercise in seven healthy Beagle dogs. All animals …

Background Dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease are commonly presented to small
animal clinicians. Diagnosis, clinical staging, and therapeutic design are based on a …

Few data exist on the physiological consequences of an incremental exercise test (IET) and
training in dogs. Here we evaluated the effect of an endurance-training program (ETP) on …

Thirteen healthy Labrador retrievers underwent a 5-stage incremental treadmill exercise test
to assess its reliability. Blood lactate (BL), heart rate (HR), and body temperature (BT) were …

Background Holter electrocardiographic monitoring is a cornerstone of diagnostic testing for
arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) in Boxer dogs, but physical activity during …

Exercise intolerance is the first symptom of heart disease. Yet an objective and standardised
method in canine cardiology to assess exercise capacity in a clinical setting is lacking. In …

Introduction Due to altered anatomy of the upper respiratory tract, brachycephalic dogs
exhibit increased airway resistance and reduced surface area for evaporative heat loss …