Table 1 Measurements and cutoff values for classifying the examined Dobermanns into groups with normal or abnormal echocardiography and 24-h ECG (Holter) results. The cutoffs were based on the recommendations of Wess et al. [12]
From: Identification of novel genetic risk factors of dilated cardiomyopathy: from canine to human
Measurement | Normal | Abnormal |
|---|---|---|
LVEDV/BSA (SMOD) | < 95 ml/m2 | ≥ 100 ml/m2 |
LVESV/BSA (SMOD) | < 55 ml/m2 | ≥ 60 ml/m2 |
LVIDd (M-mode) | < 46 mm (female) | ≥ 46 mm (female) |
< 48 mm (male) | ≥ 48 mm (male) | |
LVIDs (M-mode) | < 36 mm (female and male) | ≥ 36 mm (female and male) |
24-h Holter monitoring | < 50 VPCs/24 h | ≥ 300 VPCs/24 h or 50–300 VPCs/24 h in two subsequent records within 1 year |