Small animal Cardiology, June 7th 2026

Small animal Cardiology: June 7th 2026 (abstracts published between 31st May and 6th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:05:35) Kurogochi and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Preliminary investigation of T-wave peak-end interval and its ratio to QT interval in dogs with an echocardiographic phenotype of dilated cardiomyopathy and its possible correlation with left ventricular diameter and volume.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0802 ----- • (00:04:04) Lavigne and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Hypochloremia is negatively associated with outcomes in cats with stable congestive heart failure.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.01.0023 ----- • (00:08:45) Phetariyawong and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Quantitative and qualitative histopathological analysis of myocardial tissue in canine myxomatous mitral valve disease and dilated cardiomyopathy.", Vol 317, pp. 106693, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106693 ----- • (00:07:11) Nguemo and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Automated vertebral heart size estimation from thoracic radiographs in dogs with AI-assisted clinical decision support.", Vol 317, pp. 106674, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106674 ----- • (00:11:49) Zhang and colleagues, Pathology, research and practice, "Pterostilbene protects against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in canines via a gut microbiota-6AN-NOX", Vol 282, pp. 156454, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prp.2026.156454 ----- • (00:10:16) Nijveldt and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Echocardiographic evaluation of aortic root size in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.", Vol 88, pp. 804-812, https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0003 ----- • (00:02:33) Machado and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Mediastinal Lymphoma in 70 Dogs Treated With Lomustine or Anthracycline-Based Multi-Agent Chemotherapy.", Vol 24, pp. 382-392, https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70062 ----- • (00:01:06) Gendler and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "The Use of Cardiac-Gated Computed Tomography for Assessment of 12 Dogs With Suspected Right Auricular Appendage Masses: A Case Series.", Vol 24, pp. 240-247, https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70042 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]