The effect of systemic hypertension on prostatic arterial hemodynamics in dogs with benign prostate hyperplasia
This study aimed to examine how systemic hypertension impacts resistance indices in the prostate artery by comparing ultrasonographic assessments of the prostate gland between normotensive and hypertensive dogs with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Dogs presenting with symptoms such as frequent u...
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| Language: | English |
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Kafkas University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
2024-11-01
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| Series: | Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | https://vetdergikafkas.org/pdf.php?id=3158 |
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| Summary: | This study aimed to examine how systemic hypertension impacts resistance indices in
the prostate artery by comparing ultrasonographic assessments of the prostate gland
between normotensive and hypertensive dogs with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Dogs presenting with symptoms such as frequent urination, painful urination, and blood
in the urine, and diagnosed with BPH, were divided into two groups: normotensive and
hypertensive, with each group consisting of ten dogs. Blood pressure measurements,
as well as B-mode and Doppler ultrasonographic evaluations, were conducted.
The mean age for the normotensive and hypertensive groups were 9.80±1.81 and
11.10±1.79 years, respectively. The mean weight for the normotensive and hypertensive
groups were 27.60±6.02 and 29.00±4.00 kg, respectively. The mean prostate volume
for the normotensive and hypertensive groups were 22.35±2.76 and 22.78±2.35
years, respectively (P=0.708). Dogs with BPH who also had hypertension exhibited
significantly higher resistive indices in the prostate arteries compared to those with
BPH who were normotensive (P<0.001). While the RI value was 0.76±0.03 in BPH dogs
with hypertension, the RI value was 0.62±0.05 in normotensive BPH dogs (P<0.001).
Finally, in veterinary practice, when dealing with a hypertensive patient, it is important
to consider potential risk factors for prostatic vascular dysfunction. Additionally, the
possibility of clinically significant BPH in hypertensive patients should be considered,
and appropriate diagnostic tests should be conducted. |
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| ISSN: | 1309-2251 |