Comparative effects of amlodipine and benazepril on Left Atrial Pressure in Dogs with experimentally-induced Mitral Valve Regurgitation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>One of the purposes of treatment for dogs with mitral regurgitation (MR) is lowering left atrial pressure (LAP). There has been few study of the amlodipine in dogs with MR and amlodipine’s effect on LAP has not been fully evaluated i...

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Main Authors: Suzuki Shuji, Fukushima Ryuji, Ishikawa Taisuke, Yamamoto Yuta, Hamabe Lina, Kim Soomin, Yoshiyuki Rieko, Machida Noboru, Tanaka Ryou
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/8/166
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author Suzuki Shuji
Fukushima Ryuji
Ishikawa Taisuke
Yamamoto Yuta
Hamabe Lina
Kim Soomin
Yoshiyuki Rieko
Machida Noboru
Tanaka Ryou
author_facet Suzuki Shuji
Fukushima Ryuji
Ishikawa Taisuke
Yamamoto Yuta
Hamabe Lina
Kim Soomin
Yoshiyuki Rieko
Machida Noboru
Tanaka Ryou
author_sort Suzuki Shuji
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description <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>One of the purposes of treatment for dogs with mitral regurgitation (MR) is lowering left atrial pressure (LAP). There has been few study of the amlodipine in dogs with MR and amlodipine’s effect on LAP has not been fully evaluated in a quantitative manner because of difficulties in directly measuring LAP. The objective of our study was to compare the short-term effects of amlodipine (0.2 mg/kg PO q12h) vs benazepril (0.5 mg/kg PO q12h), on LAP and echocardiographic parameters in five beagle dogs with experimentally-induced MR. LAP of eight dogs that has own control were measured using radiotelemetry system at baseline and again on days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 of the drug administration.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Mean LAP decreased significantly after amlodipine (11.20 ± 4.19 mmHg vs 14.61 ± 3.81 mmHg at baseline, p < .01) but not after benazepril treatment (13.19 ± 3.47 mmHg, p > .05). LAP was lower after 7 days of amlodipine treatment than after 7 days of benazepril treatment. Significant reduction was seen for the first time 4 days after the administration amlodipine. The rate of the maximal area of the regurgitant jet signals to the left atrium area (ARJ/LAA) of the amlodipine treatment was significantly lower (p < .05) after 7 days compared to baseline. Other echocardiographic parameters did not change significantly.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>LAP was significantly decreased after amlodipine treatment in dogs with surgically-induced MR but not after benazepril treatment. Although this study did not focus on adverse effects, amlodipine may be an effective drug for helping the patients with acute onset of severe MR, such as rupture of chordae tendinae or end stage patients were the LAP is likely to be elevated. Additional studies in clinical patients with degenerative mitral valve disease and acute chordal rupture are warranted because the blood-pressure lowering effects of amlodipine can decrease renal perfusion and this can further activate the RAAS.</p>
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spelling doaj.art-14323594b2f64412ae3ae03342d54c2a2022-12-22T02:59:24ZengBMCBMC Veterinary Research1746-61482012-09-018116610.1186/1746-6148-8-166Comparative effects of amlodipine and benazepril on Left Atrial Pressure in Dogs with experimentally-induced Mitral Valve RegurgitationSuzuki ShujiFukushima RyujiIshikawa TaisukeYamamoto YutaHamabe LinaKim SoominYoshiyuki RiekoMachida NoboruTanaka Ryou<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>One of the purposes of treatment for dogs with mitral regurgitation (MR) is lowering left atrial pressure (LAP). There has been few study of the amlodipine in dogs with MR and amlodipine’s effect on LAP has not been fully evaluated in a quantitative manner because of difficulties in directly measuring LAP. The objective of our study was to compare the short-term effects of amlodipine (0.2 mg/kg PO q12h) vs benazepril (0.5 mg/kg PO q12h), on LAP and echocardiographic parameters in five beagle dogs with experimentally-induced MR. LAP of eight dogs that has own control were measured using radiotelemetry system at baseline and again on days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 of the drug administration.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Mean LAP decreased significantly after amlodipine (11.20 ± 4.19 mmHg vs 14.61 ± 3.81 mmHg at baseline, p < .01) but not after benazepril treatment (13.19 ± 3.47 mmHg, p > .05). LAP was lower after 7 days of amlodipine treatment than after 7 days of benazepril treatment. Significant reduction was seen for the first time 4 days after the administration amlodipine. The rate of the maximal area of the regurgitant jet signals to the left atrium area (ARJ/LAA) of the amlodipine treatment was significantly lower (p < .05) after 7 days compared to baseline. Other echocardiographic parameters did not change significantly.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>LAP was significantly decreased after amlodipine treatment in dogs with surgically-induced MR but not after benazepril treatment. Although this study did not focus on adverse effects, amlodipine may be an effective drug for helping the patients with acute onset of severe MR, such as rupture of chordae tendinae or end stage patients were the LAP is likely to be elevated. Additional studies in clinical patients with degenerative mitral valve disease and acute chordal rupture are warranted because the blood-pressure lowering effects of amlodipine can decrease renal perfusion and this can further activate the RAAS.</p>http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/8/166
spellingShingle Suzuki Shuji
Fukushima Ryuji
Ishikawa Taisuke
Yamamoto Yuta
Hamabe Lina
Kim Soomin
Yoshiyuki Rieko
Machida Noboru
Tanaka Ryou
Comparative effects of amlodipine and benazepril on Left Atrial Pressure in Dogs with experimentally-induced Mitral Valve Regurgitation
BMC Veterinary Research
title Comparative effects of amlodipine and benazepril on Left Atrial Pressure in Dogs with experimentally-induced Mitral Valve Regurgitation
title_full Comparative effects of amlodipine and benazepril on Left Atrial Pressure in Dogs with experimentally-induced Mitral Valve Regurgitation
title_fullStr Comparative effects of amlodipine and benazepril on Left Atrial Pressure in Dogs with experimentally-induced Mitral Valve Regurgitation
title_full_unstemmed Comparative effects of amlodipine and benazepril on Left Atrial Pressure in Dogs with experimentally-induced Mitral Valve Regurgitation
title_short Comparative effects of amlodipine and benazepril on Left Atrial Pressure in Dogs with experimentally-induced Mitral Valve Regurgitation
title_sort comparative effects of amlodipine and benazepril on left atrial pressure in dogs with experimentally induced mitral valve regurgitation
url http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/8/166
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