DUPLEX-DOPPLER MEASUREMENTS OF RENAL BLOOD-FLOW IN A DOG WITH ADDISONS-DISEASE

Authors
KOCH J JENSEN AL WENCK A IVERSEN L LYKKEGAARD K
Citation
J. Koch et al., DUPLEX-DOPPLER MEASUREMENTS OF RENAL BLOOD-FLOW IN A DOG WITH ADDISONS-DISEASE, Journal of Small Animal Practice, 38(3), 1997, pp. 124-126
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
Journal of Small Animal Practice → ACNP
ISSN journal
00224510
Volume
38
Issue
3
Year of publication
1997
Pages
124 - 126
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-4510(1997)38:3<124:DMORBI>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
Abnormal intrarenal flow in a seven-year old female Tibetan terrier wi th Addison's disease was demonstrated by duplex Doppler examination. A bnormal flow may reflect renal vasoconstriction due to increased activ ity of the renin-angiotensin system. Although not pathognomonic, an in creased resistive index (>0.70) in an otherwise ultrasonographically n ormal kidney can be due to Addison's disease and the technique may pro ve valuable as a quick non-invasive tool in the management of this dis ease.