Clinico-Haemato-Biochemical and Electrocardiographic Alterations in Gastro-Intestinal Tract Affections of Cats with Special Reference to Electrolyte Imbalance
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https://doi.org/10.48165/ijvsbt.22.3.17Keywords:
Cats, Electrocardiograph, Electrolyte imbalance, GIT affections.Abstract
Considering importance of electrolyte imbalance, the present study was carried out to report electrocardiographic changes and it’s correlation with electrolyte imbalance in gastro-intestinal (GI) tract affections of cats from February to August, 2025. Of the 227 fresh cases, 27 were suspected for gastro-intestinal tract affections and 13 were confirmed with overall incidence of 5.73% (13/227). All haematological parameters showed non-significant variation between diseased and healthy cats. Among the biochemical parameters studied, the values of AST and ALT in affected cats were comparatively higher than the healthy cats, but within the normal range. Other parameters such as total protein, albumin, globulin and A: G ratio varied non-significantly. The values of BUN (33.58±5.45 mg/dL) and creatinine (1.19±0.09 mg/dL) were significantly higher in cases of GI tract affected than healthy cats. During the present study, the values of sodium (138.77±2.82 mEq/L) and calcium (8.68±0.32 mg/dL) in cats with GI tract affections were significantly lower than healthy cats (154.20±2.46 mEq/L & 9.98±0.37 mg/dL). Whereas, the values of potassium and chloride varied non-significantly in cats with GI tract affections compared to healthy cats. Among the electrocardiographic parameters, the values of P wave amplitude (mV), QRS duration (sec), T wave amplitude (mV) and QT Interval (sec) were significantly higher in cats with GI tract affected than the healthy cats. ECG changes reported were prolonged QT interval (6/13), normal sinus rhythm (6/13), prolonged PR interval (3/13), widened QRS complex (3/13), peak T wave (1/13) and ventricular premature complex (VPC) (1/13). Significant negative correlations between potassium and QRS duration, calcium and ST segment duration, and chloride and T wave amplitude were observed in cats with GI tract affections.Downloads
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