Biochemistry, Doppler echocardiography, and electrocardiography evaluation in captive owl monkeys (Aotus sp)

Background The cardiovascular system of owl monkeys has been studied due to frequent postmortem findings of heart disease in asymptomatic animals. The silent aspect and the difficulty of early diagnosis intensify the importance of studying the cardiovascular system in this species. Methods Echocardi...

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Published in:Journal of medical primatology 2021-04, Vol.50 (2), p.89-98
Main Authors: Teixeira, André Luis de Souza, Silva, Wellington Bandeira, Oliveira, Karol Guimarães, Correa, Isabel Coelho, Gonzaga, Camila Nunes, Almosny, Nádia Regina Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Calcium-binding protein
cardiac marker
cardiology
Cardiomyopathy
cardiopathy
Cardiovascular system
Coronary artery disease
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Doppler effect
Echocardiography
EKG
Heart diseases
hemogram
Hypertrophy
primates
Troponin
Troponin I
Ventricle
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Summary:Background The cardiovascular system of owl monkeys has been studied due to frequent postmortem findings of heart disease in asymptomatic animals. The silent aspect and the difficulty of early diagnosis intensify the importance of studying the cardiovascular system in this species. Methods Echocardiogram evaluation was carried out on 60 animals, grouped into suspect or non‐suspect of having heart diseases, and evaluated through electrocardiogram, hematology, and biochemical tests. Results Doppler echocardiography indicated two animals with suspicion of left ventricular hypertrophy and eight with dilated cardiomyopathy. Suspect animals had higher cardiac measurements and reduced shortening fraction. Troponin I was detectable in two animals (0.128 ng/mL and 0.584 ng/mL), and serum albumin concentration was significantly higher in non‐suspect animals (P 
ISSN:0047-2565
1600-0684
DOI:10.1111/jmp.12515