| Doppler ultrasound in canine pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 19023000 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article is to review the current knowledge of Doppler ultrasound in canine pregnancy. A brief introduction of Doppler principles and their applications in human obstetrics is also included. METHODS: A review of the peer-reviewed published literature was conducted of the articles pertaining to the use of Doppler ultrasound in canine pregnancy, general Doppler principles, and Doppler applications in human obstetrics. RESULTS: In bitches, Doppler ultrasound has been used to assess ovarian, uterine, umbilical, fetal aorta, common carotid artery, and fetal caudal vena cava blood flow during normal gestation. Most of these vessels increase their blood flow during normal pregnancy. The resistive index and systolic/diastolic ratio of the uterine arteries have been recently described in an experimental pharmacologically induced model of abnormal canine gestation. Both indices progressively increase up to abortion, probably because of progesterone deprivation. Moreover, resistive index abnormalities have been found in canine cases of spontaneous abnormal gestations as described in human medicine. CONCLUSIONS: Doppler ultrasound is a useful method for assessing development of the placental and fetal circulation during normal and abnormal canine pregnancy. Further studies are still necessary to widely use this technique in clinical practice. |
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Authors:
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Paula G Blanco; Daniel O Arias; Cristina Gobello |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine Volume: 27 ISSN: 1550-9613 ISO Abbreviation: J Ultrasound Med Publication Date: 2008 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-11-21 Completed Date: 2009-02-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8211547 Medline TA: J Ultrasound Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1745-50 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, National University of La Plata, La Plata, Argentina. pgblanco@gmail.com |
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Animals Dogs Female Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / ultrasonography*, veterinary* Pregnancy, Animal Ultrasonography, Doppler / trends*, veterinary* Ultrasonography, Prenatal / trends*, veterinary* |
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