Evaluation of metabolic profile and C‐reactive protein concentrations in brachycephalic dogs with upper airway obstructive syndrome

Evaluation of metabolic profile and C‐reactive protein concentrations in brachycephalic dogs with upper airway obstructive syndrome

Abstract Background Brachycephalic dogs have abnormal breathing patterns similar to those in humans with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is associated with dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, and insulin resistance. Despite the fact that anatomic and functional alteration...

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Main Authors: Paola Gianella, Roberta Caccamo, Claudio Bellino, Enrico Bottero, Federica Fietta, Silvia Roncone, Fabio Ostanello, Marco Pietra, Paolo Buracco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Subjects:
cholesterol
fructosamine
glucose
plasma lipoprotein electrophoresis
triglycerides
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15575

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