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Correlation of serum chloride concentrations with components of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in a dog with congestive heart failure

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A 7-year-old male castrated Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was hospitalized for 12 days for treatment of severe congestive heart failure secondary to myxomatous mitral valve disease. During that time, 6 serum samples from different days were analyzed for serum biochemical and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system components. Serum chloride concentrations (ranging from 71.6 to 103.1 mmol/L) were inversely related to angiotensin I concentrations, aldosterone concentrations, a surrogate marker of renin activity, and a surrogate marker of adrenal responsiveness to angiotensin II. In light of recent studies showing that hypochloremia is associated with advanced heart failure in dogs and is associated with poor outcomes in people, the information from the dog in this report supports exploration of RAAS dysregulation as an underlying mechanism.

Source: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine

DOI: 10.1111/jvim.17238

Authors: Cailey Banken, Autumn N. Harris, Rachel Conway, Eduardo J. Benjamin, Robin Shoemaker, Darcy Adin

Institutions: University of Florida, North Carolina State University, University of Kentucky

Language: English

Topic: Renin-Angiotensin System Studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000