Project

Early assessment of chronic kidney dysfunction using contrast-enhanced ultrasound in dogs with primary kidney  disease and spontaneous Cushing syndrome    

Code
01D37416
Duration
01 October 2016 → 04 November 2016
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Animal biology
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Urology and nephrology
    • Urology and nephrology
    • Urology and nephrology
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Veterinary medicine
    • Other veterinary sciences
    • Other agricultural, veterinary and food sciences
Keywords
kidney perfusion kidney disease dog Contrast-enhanced ultrasound
 
Project description

Chronic kidney disease, a progressive disorder leading to an irreversible loss of kidney function, is common in  older dogs. Early diagnosis is of great importance in improving quality of life. The purpose is to evaluate noninvasive  contrast-enhanced ultrasound to detect early perfusion changes in dogs with primary kidney disease  and in dogs with spontaneous Cushing’s syndrome.