Índice de resistividade da artéria interlobar em gatos : evidência doppler de alterações hemodinâmicas na doença renal crónica
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A doença renal crónica (DRC) é altamente prevalente em felinos geriátricos, caracteriza-se pela perda progressiva e irreversível da função renal. O diagnóstico, estadiamento e evolução clínica são realizadas de acordo com o sistema de classificação da International Renal Interest Society (IRIS), através de biomarcadores séricos, exame de urina e ultrassonografia abdominal. Considerando a aplicabilidade da ultrassonografia abdominal na DRC, assim como investigações anteriores, a dopplerfluxometria renal surge como uma ferramenta complementar de diagnóstico, permitindo avaliar parâmetros hemodinâmicos como o índice de resistividade renal (IRR) que pode refletir alterações vasculares associadas à progressão da doença. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo comparar o IRR da artéria interlobar entre gatos saudáveis e gatos com DRC, e investigar a sua correlação com variáveis clínicas e laboratoriais. O estudo prospetivo caso-controlo incluiu 22 felinos (controlo: n = 10; DRC: n = 12). O IRR foi medido de forma padronizada no rim esquerdo, através do Doppler colorido e pulsado, e foram recolhidos valores de creatinina sérica, ureia, hematócrito, proteínas totais, pressão arterial sistólica, grau de desidratação, assim como raça, sexo, idade, peso e uso de gabapentina. Os resultados demonstraram que gatos com DRC apresentaram valores de IRR significativamente superior ao grupo controlo (p = 0,0329). Observou-se a correlação positiva do IRR com creatinina sérica (p = 0,0015) e ureia (p = 0,0003). Não se verificaram associações significativas com hematócrito, proteínas totais, pressão arterial, grau de desidratação, idade, peso, raça ou sexo. O uso pontual de gabapentina não demonstrou efeito consistente no IRR. Em conclusão, o IRR da artéria interlobar encontra-se significativamente aumentado em gatos com DRC e correlaciona-se com biomarcadores de azotemia, apoiando a sua utilidade como ferramenta diagnóstica complementar e de monitorização. Os achados sugerem o potencial do IRR como biomarcador precoce de alterações hemodinâmicas intrarrenais e para seguimento da progressão da DRC felina.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is highly prevalent among geriatric feline population and is characterized by the progressive and irreversible loss of renal function. Diagnosis, staging and clinical monitoring are conducted according to the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) classification system using serum biomarkers, urinalysis and abdominal ultrasonography. Considering the applicability of abdominal ultrasound in CKD, as well as previous investigations, renal Doppler flowmetry has emerged as a complementary diagnostic tool, enabling the assessment of hemodynamic parameters such as the renal resistive index (RRI), which may reflect vascular changes associated with the disease progression. The present study aimed to compare the RRI of the interlobar artery between healthy cats and cats with CKD, and to investigate its correlation with clinical and laboratory variables. A prospective case-control study was conducted with 22 cats (control: n = 10; CKD: n = 12). The RRI assessment was standardized in the left kidney using colour and pulsed Doppler, and serum creatinine, urea, hematocrit, total protein, systolic blood pressure, and degree of dehydration were recorded, along with breed, sex, age, body weight and gabapentin use. Results showed that cats with CKD had significantly higher RRI values compared to the control group (p = 0,0329). A positive correlation was observed between RRI and serum creatinine (p = 0,0015) as well as urea (p = 0,0003). No significant associations were found with hematocrit, total protein, blood pressure, degree of dehydration, age, weight, breed or sex. Occasional use of gabapentin did not show a consistent effect on RRI. In conclusion, interlobar artery´s RRI is significantly higher in cats with CKD and correlates with azotemia biomarkers, supporting its utility as a complementary diagnostic and monitoring tool. The findings suggest the potential of RRI as an early biomarker of intrarenal hemodynamic alterations and as a parameter for monitoring feline CKD progression.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is highly prevalent among geriatric feline population and is characterized by the progressive and irreversible loss of renal function. Diagnosis, staging and clinical monitoring are conducted according to the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) classification system using serum biomarkers, urinalysis and abdominal ultrasonography. Considering the applicability of abdominal ultrasound in CKD, as well as previous investigations, renal Doppler flowmetry has emerged as a complementary diagnostic tool, enabling the assessment of hemodynamic parameters such as the renal resistive index (RRI), which may reflect vascular changes associated with the disease progression. The present study aimed to compare the RRI of the interlobar artery between healthy cats and cats with CKD, and to investigate its correlation with clinical and laboratory variables. A prospective case-control study was conducted with 22 cats (control: n = 10; CKD: n = 12). The RRI assessment was standardized in the left kidney using colour and pulsed Doppler, and serum creatinine, urea, hematocrit, total protein, systolic blood pressure, and degree of dehydration were recorded, along with breed, sex, age, body weight and gabapentin use. Results showed that cats with CKD had significantly higher RRI values compared to the control group (p = 0,0329). A positive correlation was observed between RRI and serum creatinine (p = 0,0015) as well as urea (p = 0,0003). No significant associations were found with hematocrit, total protein, blood pressure, degree of dehydration, age, weight, breed or sex. Occasional use of gabapentin did not show a consistent effect on RRI. In conclusion, interlobar artery´s RRI is significantly higher in cats with CKD and correlates with azotemia biomarkers, supporting its utility as a complementary diagnostic and monitoring tool. The findings suggest the potential of RRI as an early biomarker of intrarenal hemodynamic alterations and as a parameter for monitoring feline CKD progression.
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VETERINARY MEDICINE, CATS, FELIDS, VETERINARY ULTRASONOGRAPHY, HEMODYNAMICS, KIDNEY DISEASES, AZOTEMIA, UROLOGIC DISEASES, MESTRADO INTEGRADO EM MEDICINA VETERINÁRIA, VETERINÁRIA, MEDICINA VETERINÁRIA, GATOS, FELÍDEOS, ULTRASSONOGRAFIA VETERINÁRIA, HEMODINÂMICA, DOENÇAS RENAIS, AZOTEMIA, DOENÇAS DO SISTEMA URINÁRIO