In:
Journal of Medical Primatology, Wiley, Vol. 47, No. 1 ( 2018-02), p. 60-66
Abstract:
This study aimed at assessing the heart function of one neotropical primate ( Alouatta guariba clamitans ) kept in captivity using radiography, electrocardiogram ( ECG ) and Doppler echocardiography. Methods Ten adult healthy howler monkeys ( A. g . clamitans ) were evaluated under general anaesthesia. Vertebral Heart Scores ( VHS ) were obtained from radiographic studies. Ejection fraction, shortening fraction of left ventricle, left atrial/aortic root ratio, ascending aortic diameter, peak velocity of pulmonary, mitral, tricuspid and aortic blood flow and other values were measured by Doppler echocardiography. Heart rate, mean electrical axis of QRS complex, P, Q, R, S, T amplitude, P, PR interval, QRS , QT interval duration and ST segment unbalancing were measured by ECG . Results and conclusions Exam techniques were akin the ones used in humans. Doppler echocardiographic, radiographic, electrocardiographic and clinical parameters for howler monkey were described and correlated. The results have shown profiles of cardiovascular function and structure of A. g . clamitans .
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0047-2565
,
1600-0684
DOI:
10.1111/jmp.2018.47.issue-1
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2018
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2026219-X
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