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Multicenter Evaluation of Plasma N-Terminal Probrain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-pro BNP) as a Biochemical Screening Test for Asymptomatic (occult) Cardiomyopathy in Cats by Fox, P.R., Rush, J.E., Reynolds, C.A., DeFrancesco, T.C., Keene, B.W., Atkins, C.E., Gordon, S.G., Schober, K.E., Bonagura, J.D., Stepien, R.L., Kellihan, H.B., MacDonald, K.A., Lehmkuhl, L.B., Nguyenba, T.P., Sydney Moise, N., Lefbom, B.K., Hogan, D.F., Oyama, M.A.

“…Background: B‐type natriuretic peptide concentrations reliably distinguish between cardiac and respiratory causes of dyspnea, but its utility to detect…”
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Third-degree atrioventricular block in 21 cats (1997-2004) by Kellum, H.B, Stepien, R.L

“…The effect of 3rd‐degree atrioventricular block on long‐term outcome in cats is unknown. Clinical findings and long‐term outcome of 21 cats with 3rd‐degree…”
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Effects of Toceranib Phosphate on Systolic Blood Pressure and Proteinuria in Dogs by Tjostheim, S.S., Stepien, R.L., Markovic, L.E., Stein, T.J.

“…Background Systemic hypertension and proteinuria are established adverse effects of tyrosine kinase inhibitor treatment in people. Objective The objective of…”
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A retrospective evaluation of the indications, complications, and outcomes associated with epicardial pacemakers in 20 cats from a single institution by Frantz, E.W., Tjostheim, S.S., Palumbo, A., Kellihan, H.B., Stepien, R.L.

“…The objective of this retrospective study was to describe the indications, complications, and long-term outcomes in a group of cats that received an epicardial…”
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Effect of sildenafil and pimobendan on intracardiac heartworm infections in four dogs by Tjostheim, S.S., Kellihan, H.B., Grint, K.A., Stepien, R.L.

“…Four dogs, referred for management of heartworm (HW) disease, were found to have HWs entangled in their tricuspid valve apparatus. None of the dogs were…”
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Sedative and echocardiographic effects of dexmedetomidine combined with butorphanol in healthy dogs by Kellihan, H.B., Stepien, R.L., Hassen, K.M., Smith, L.J.

“…To evaluate the echocardiographic variables and sedation after two dosages of dexmedetomidine combined with butorphanol in healthy dogs. Fourteen healthy dogs…”
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Relationship of Plasma N‐terminal Pro‐brain Natriuretic Peptide Concentrations to Heart Failure Classification and Cause of Respiratory Distress in Dogs Using a 2nd Generation ELISA Assay by Fox, P.R., Oyama, M.A., Hezzell, M.J., Rush, J.E., Nguyenba, T.P., DeFrancesco, T.C., Lehmkuhl, L.B., Kellihan, H.B., Bulmer, B., Gordon, S.G., Cunningham, S.M., MacGregor, J., Stepien, R.L., Lefbom, B., Adin, D., Lamb, K.

“…Background Cardiac biomarkers provide objective data that augments clinical assessment of heart disease (HD). Hypothesis/Objectives Determine the utility of…”
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Prevalence and diagnostic characteristics of non-clinical mitral regurgitation murmurs in North American Whippets by Stepien, R.L., Kellihan, H.B., Luis Fuentes, V.

“…To assess the prevalence of functional ejection murmurs and murmurs of mitral regurgitation (MR) due to myxomatous mitral valve disease in healthy whippets; to…”
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Cor triatriatum dexter in 17 dogs by Nadolny, K.E., Kellihan, H.B., Scansen, B.A., Tjostheim, S.S., Grint, K.A., Forrest, L.J., Stepien, R.L.

“…The objective of this study was to report the signalment, presentation, clinical and imaging findings, interventions, and outcomes in a group of dogs with cor…”
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Effect of NT‐pro‐BNP Assay on Accuracy and Confidence of General Practitioners in Diagnosing Heart Failure or Respiratory Disease in Cats with Respiratory Signs by Singletary, G.E., Rush, J.E., Fox, P.R., Stepien, R.L., Oyama, M.A.

“…Background N‐terminal pro‐B‐type natriuretic peptide (NT‐proBNP) can distinguish congestive heart failure (CHF) from primary respiratory disease in cats with…”
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Third-Degree Atrioventricular Block in 21 Cats (1997–2004) by Kellum, H.B., Stepien, R.L.

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Sildenafil Citrate Therapy In 22 Dogs with Pulmonary Hypertension by Kellum, H.B, Stepien, R.L

“…Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a disease condition characterized by abnormally increased pulmonary artery pressures and often is associated with a…”
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Clinical comparison of three methods to measure blood pressure in nonsedated dogs by Stepien, R L, Rapoport, G S

“…To determine arterial blood pressure in client-owned dogs, using direct arterial puncture, oscillometry, and Doppler ultrasonography in a clinical setting…”
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Radiographic measurement of cardiac size in normal ferrets by Stepien, R.L, Benson, K.G, Forrest, L.J

“…Right lateral, left lateral and ventrodorsal radiographs were obtained in 20 normal ferrets (11 male). Three independent observers recorded measurements of the…”
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Cardiorespiratory effects of acepromazine maleate and buprenorphine hydrochloride in clinically normal dogs by Stepien, R L, Bonagura, J D, Bednarski, R M, Muir, 3rd, W W

“…Cardiorespiratory effects of the combination of acepromazine maleate (ACP) and buprenorphine hydrochloride (BPN) were studied in 11 healthy, conscious dogs…”
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Effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition on plasma aldosterone concentration, plasma renin activity, and blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive cats with chronic renal disease by Steele, Jennifer L, Henik, Rosemary A, Stepien, Rebecca L

“…Hypertension is commonly associated with chronic renal disease in cats, and inappropriate activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) may…”
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