A New Graphical Method for Displaying Two-Dimensional Echocardiography Results in Dogs: Comprehensive Analysis of Results of Diagnostic Imaging Organized in a BOX (CARDIOBOX)
Introduction and objective: Rapid and efficient interpretation of echocardiographic findings is critical in clinical decision-making. This study aimed to design and validate a new graphical method, called CARDIOBOX, to represent echocardiographic findings in dogs. Methods: A prospective, observation...
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| author | Federico J. Curra-Gagliano Martín Ceballos José I. Redondo Javier Engel-Manchado |
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| description | Introduction and objective: Rapid and efficient interpretation of echocardiographic findings is critical in clinical decision-making. This study aimed to design and validate a new graphical method, called CARDIOBOX, to represent echocardiographic findings in dogs. Methods: A prospective, observational, exploratory cohort study was conducted over three years. The design of CARDIOBOX was based on baseline values obtained from 802 healthy dogs and 2165 ill dogs. Using these data, a graph consisting of nine boxes was built to show the intervals of the different echocardiographic measurements. Validation of the method was performed by a survey of 55 veterinarians, who compared the use of CARDIOBOX with the use of numerical tables. Results: CARDIOBOX demonstrated significantly faster interpretability (<i>p</i> < 0.05) without reducing its effectiveness. In addition, the staff surveyed considered it easy to use and interpret. Conclusions: The introduction of CARDIOBOX emerges as a resource that facilitates rapid and efficient interpretation of echocardiographic findings in dogs. This new graphical method is presented as a valuable tool for veterinary professionals in clinical decision-making in the field of veterinary cardiology. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-39410e3c3ac946588c13cc66d46104b92025-01-24T13:52:04ZengMDPI AGVeterinary Sciences2306-73812025-01-011213410.3390/vetsci12010034A New Graphical Method for Displaying Two-Dimensional Echocardiography Results in Dogs: Comprehensive Analysis of Results of Diagnostic Imaging Organized in a BOX (CARDIOBOX)Federico J. Curra-Gagliano0Martín Ceballos1José I. Redondo2Javier Engel-Manchado3Cátedra de Medicina 1, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C1427CWO, ArgentinaCátedra Anestesiología y Algiología, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C1427CWO, ArgentinaDepartamento de Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, 46115 Valencia, SpainInternal Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Therapeutic Research Group, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences (IUIBS), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35413 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, SpainIntroduction and objective: Rapid and efficient interpretation of echocardiographic findings is critical in clinical decision-making. This study aimed to design and validate a new graphical method, called CARDIOBOX, to represent echocardiographic findings in dogs. Methods: A prospective, observational, exploratory cohort study was conducted over three years. The design of CARDIOBOX was based on baseline values obtained from 802 healthy dogs and 2165 ill dogs. Using these data, a graph consisting of nine boxes was built to show the intervals of the different echocardiographic measurements. Validation of the method was performed by a survey of 55 veterinarians, who compared the use of CARDIOBOX with the use of numerical tables. Results: CARDIOBOX demonstrated significantly faster interpretability (<i>p</i> < 0.05) without reducing its effectiveness. In addition, the staff surveyed considered it easy to use and interpret. Conclusions: The introduction of CARDIOBOX emerges as a resource that facilitates rapid and efficient interpretation of echocardiographic findings in dogs. This new graphical method is presented as a valuable tool for veterinary professionals in clinical decision-making in the field of veterinary cardiology.https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/1/34echocardiographydogsgraphic methodgraphic result interpretationveterinary cardiologyclinical decision-making |
| spellingShingle | Federico J. Curra-Gagliano Martín Ceballos José I. Redondo Javier Engel-Manchado A New Graphical Method for Displaying Two-Dimensional Echocardiography Results in Dogs: Comprehensive Analysis of Results of Diagnostic Imaging Organized in a BOX (CARDIOBOX) Veterinary Sciences echocardiography dogs graphic method graphic result interpretation veterinary cardiology clinical decision-making |
| title | A New Graphical Method for Displaying Two-Dimensional Echocardiography Results in Dogs: Comprehensive Analysis of Results of Diagnostic Imaging Organized in a BOX (CARDIOBOX) |
| title_full | A New Graphical Method for Displaying Two-Dimensional Echocardiography Results in Dogs: Comprehensive Analysis of Results of Diagnostic Imaging Organized in a BOX (CARDIOBOX) |
| title_fullStr | A New Graphical Method for Displaying Two-Dimensional Echocardiography Results in Dogs: Comprehensive Analysis of Results of Diagnostic Imaging Organized in a BOX (CARDIOBOX) |
| title_full_unstemmed | A New Graphical Method for Displaying Two-Dimensional Echocardiography Results in Dogs: Comprehensive Analysis of Results of Diagnostic Imaging Organized in a BOX (CARDIOBOX) |
| title_short | A New Graphical Method for Displaying Two-Dimensional Echocardiography Results in Dogs: Comprehensive Analysis of Results of Diagnostic Imaging Organized in a BOX (CARDIOBOX) |
| title_sort | new graphical method for displaying two dimensional echocardiography results in dogs comprehensive analysis of results of diagnostic imaging organized in a box cardiobox |
| topic | echocardiography dogs graphic method graphic result interpretation veterinary cardiology clinical decision-making |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/1/34 |
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