The prognostic importance of physiological and biochemical parameters in horses afflicted with colic.

IF 1 Q3 VETERINARY SCIENCES Open Veterinary Journal Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-31 DOI:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.8

Indrė Mickevičienė, Donata Mikalauskienė, Zoja Miknienė

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Abstract

Background: Colic, a primary cause of illness and death in horses, necessitates the development of improved prognostic tools.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic significance of physiological and biochemical parameters in horses suffering from colic.

Methods: A comprehensive clinical evaluation of 117 horses included assessment of heart rate, mucous membranes, capillary refill time, rectal temperature, respiratory rate, gut motility, reflux, and limb pulse strength.

Results: Stomach reflux, absence of gut noises, and increased heart rate (mean increase of 12 bpm) strongly correlate with a poor prognosis. Prolonged capillary refill time (mean increase of 3 seconds), rectal temperature (over 38.5°C), elevated packed cell volume (mean increase of 4%), and blood lactate levels (mean increase of 5 mmol/l) underscore the significance of these markers. Notably, blood lactate (p < 0.001), gut noises (p < 0.05), and heart rate (p < 0.001) demonstrate the highest predictive significance based on statistical analysis.

Conclusion: Future research should investigate the prognostic potential of additional parameters and assess the impact of recommended treatments on colic prognosis. This data-driven study emphasizes the critical role of early recognition and thorough assessment in colic cases, offering vital insights into improving equine healthcare and mitigating mortality rates.

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马匹腹绞痛时生理和生化参数对预后的重要性。

背景：目的：本研究旨在探讨马匹腹绞痛时生理和生化指标的预后意义：方法：对117匹马进行综合临床评估，包括评估心率、粘膜、毛细血管再充盈时间、直肠温度、呼吸频率、肠道蠕动、反流和肢体脉搏强度：结果：胃反流、无肠鸣音和心率加快（平均加快 12 bpm）与预后不良密切相关。毛细血管再充盈时间延长（平均增加 3 秒）、直肠温度（超过 38.5°C）、充盈细胞体积升高（平均增加 4%）和血乳酸水平（平均增加 5 毫摩尔/升）凸显了这些指标的重要性。值得注意的是，根据统计分析，血乳酸（p < 0.001）、肠鸣音（p < 0.05）和心率（p < 0.001）具有最高的预测意义：未来的研究应调查更多参数的预后潜力，并评估推荐治疗对绞痛预后的影响。这项以数据为导向的研究强调了早期识别和全面评估绞痛病例的关键作用，为改善马匹医疗保健和降低死亡率提供了重要见解。

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Open Veterinary Journal VETERINARY SCIENCES-

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1.40

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112

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12 weeks

期刊介绍： Open Veterinary Journal is a peer-reviewed international open access online and printed journal that publishes high-quality original research articles. reviews, short communications and case reports dedicated to all aspects of veterinary sciences and its related subjects. Research areas include the following: Infectious diseases of zoonotic/food-borne importance, applied biochemistry, parasitology, endocrinology, microbiology, immunology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, epidemiology, molecular biology, immunogenetics, surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, oncology and animal reproduction. All papers are peer-reviewed. Moreover, with the presence of well-qualified group of international referees, the process of publication will be done meticulously and to the highest standards.