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 veterinary medical science, "Pilot study: antitussive effect of gefapixant in dogs with chronic cough.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0250

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• (00:05:12) Sakai and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Difference in Collection Times, Blood Gas Variables, and Atelectasis Between Two Arterial Sampling Methods in Dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70171

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• (00:06:42) Tóth and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Hungarica, "Dried blood spot-based omega-3 fatty acid status assessment in dogs: The Omega-3 Index concept and its dermatological perspective - Short communication.", Vol 74, pp. 242-246, https://doi.org/10.1556/004.2026.01307

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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 the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

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 nationwide epidemiological update on respiratory and intestinal nematodes in at-risk dogs in Italy.", Vol 348, pp. 110922, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2026.110922

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• (00:05:28) Varlik and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Acute hemodynamic and echocardiographic responses to pimobendan versus levosimendan in a dog with decompensated dilated cardiomyopathy.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11511-x

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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 the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

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 phenotype of dilated cardiomyopathy and its possible correlation with left ventricular diameter and volume.", Vol 264, pp. 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0802

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• (00:04:11) Rishniw, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Crowdfunding campaigns for canine pacemaker implantation costs infrequently meet fundraising targets.", Vol 264, pp. 1-4, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0160

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• (00:05:39) Cho and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Spot urinary electrolytes are associated with decongestion and duration of hospitalization in dogs with acute left-sided congestive heart failure secondary to myxomatous mitral valve disease.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0109

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• (00:14:57) Kinoshita and colleagues, The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne, "Pericardial-diaphragmatic malformation with intrapericardial diaphragmatic eventration in a cat.", Vol 67, pp. 962-969, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42699809/

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• (00:07:10) Nonnis and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Feline heartworm disease in endemic settings: an integrated diagnostic approach.", Vol 209, pp. 106280, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106280

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• (00:08:48) Óvári and colleagues, Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie, "Amsacrine modifies action potential configuration without its prolongation via the blockade of multiple ion currents in canine ventricular cells.", Vol 202, pp. 119825, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2026.119825

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• (00:10:22) Magyar and colleagues, The Journal of physiology, "Old dog, new trick: Charybdotoxin as a novel ryanodine receptor blocker.", Vol 604, pp. 7246-7263, https://doi.org/10.1113/JP290985

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• (00:13:18) Baisan and colleagues, Veterinary and animal science, "Evaluation of radiographic heart size measurement repeatability and reproducibility among veterinary students with varying training levels.", Vol 33, pp. 100709, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vas.2026.100709

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• (00:11:46) Sethumadhavan and colleagues, Veterinary medicine and science, "Sleep Deprivation, Cytokine Dysregulation, and the Risk of Cardiac Arrhythmia in Dogs.", Vol 12, pp. e71212, https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.71212

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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 the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

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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• (00:03:51) Tóth and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Hungarica, "Dried blood spot-based omega-3 fatty acid status assessment in dogs: The Omega-3 Index concept and its dermatological perspective - Short communication.", https://doi.org/10.1556/004.2026.01307

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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 the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

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 Dirofilaria immitis in shelter dogs from central New Mexico, USA.", 19, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07341-0

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• (00:06:16) McCall and colleagues, Parasites & vectors, "Blocking Dirofilaria immitis transmission by treatment of heartworm microfilaremic dogs with doxycycline.", 19, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07383-4

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• (00:08:44) Kelly and colleagues, Parasites & vectors, "Improved specificity of a probe-based real-time PCR for the detection of Dirofilaria immitis in canine blood.", 19, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07323-2

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• (00:05:04) Salob and colleagues, Parasites & vectors, "Retrospective review of clinical and anesthetic findings in 164 heartworm-positive dogs undergoing spay-neuter surgery.", 19, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07266-8

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• (00:00:58) Shimano and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Comparative analysis of the cardiotoxicity induced by doxorubicin and epirubicin and exploratory investigations of clinical parameters indicating the cardiotoxicity in healthy dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.25-0431

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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 the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

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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• (00:02:31) Knopf and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Causes and Outcome of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome in Dogs: An Observational Study of 172 Cases.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70143

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• (00:01:03) Ehrlich and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Evaluation of Fibrinolysis by Thromboelastography in Dogs With Hemorrhagic Pericardial Effusion.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70147

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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 the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

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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• (00:05:44) Herrera and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Longitudinal echocardiographic systolic changes in dogs receiving doxorubicin-based chemotherapy.", 22, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05707-1

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• (00:04:12) Iwaide and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Triple amyloidosis involving fibrinogen Aα-chain, apolipoprotein A-I and EGF-containing fibulin-like matrix protein 1 in an aged dog.", Vol 229, pp. 14-18, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.07.003

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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 the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

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, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0107

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• (00:04:13) 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.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0146

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• (00:05:16) Beluque and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Vertebral left atrial ventral: a new prognostic marker in dogs with mitral valve disease.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.11.0388

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• (00:06:19) Carlson and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Long-term sacubitril/valsartan is well tolerated in dogs with heart failure and myxomatous mitral valve disease and suggests excellent survival benefits.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0048

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• (00:01:02) Buch and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Deep Learning for Canine Cardiac Radiography: A Comprehensive Review of Automated Vertebral Heart Score Estimation.", 106797, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106797

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• (00:07:36) 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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• (00:08:38) Adin and colleagues, American journal of physiology. Renal physiology, "Influence of serum chloride concentrations on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in dogs with congestive heart failure.", Vol 331, pp. F152-F163, https://doi.org/10.1152/ajprenal.00163.2026

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• (00:09:48) Goodyear and colleagues, Journal of veterinary medical education, "Computer-Generated 3D Models in Veterinary Student Education: Improving Radiographic Interpretation of Canine Congenital Heart Disease.", e20250122, https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2025-0122

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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 the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

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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• (00:04:04) de Paiva and colleagues, Brazilian journal of veterinary medicine, "Canine cutaneous lymphoma of large granular lymphocytes non-B, non-T natural killer immunophenotype with cardiac, gastric and hepatic involvement.", Vol 48, pp. e000526, https://doi.org/10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm000526

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• (00:05:21) Hori, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Transient high-output heart failure documented by echocardiographic cardiac index measurement in a pregnant cat.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0227

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• (00:06:50) Talavera-López and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Swimmer puppy syndrome, pectus excavatum, and cardiac dextroposition in two American Akitas: management and successful long-term outcome.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11426-7

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• (00:08:16) Lignon and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "First report of Angiostrongylus vasorum parasitizing lesser grison (Galictis cuja) (Mustelidae) in Brazil.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11418-7

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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 the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

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 the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]