Analysis of red blood cell parameters in dogs with various stages of degenerative mitral valve disease

Although peripheral blood analysis has become increasingly automated, microscopy is the only available method for the diagnosis of anisocytosis and poikilocytosis. The aims of the study were to compare RBC volume data obtained with two different analysers and by manual assessment of smears and to co...

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Main Authors: Kumiega Ewa, Michałek Marcin, Kasztura Monika, Noszczyk-Nowak Agnieszka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Veterinary Research
Subjects:
dog
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2020-0043
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Summary:Although peripheral blood analysis has become increasingly automated, microscopy is the only available method for the diagnosis of anisocytosis and poikilocytosis. The aims of the study were to compare RBC volume data obtained with two different analysers and by manual assessment of smears and to compare this data between dogs in various stages of heart failure secondary to degenerative mitral valvular (DMV) disease. The impact of diuretic administration on RBC morphology was also assessed.
ISSN:2450-8608