Predicting Outcome in dogs with Primary Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia: Results of a Multicenter Case Registry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Outcome prediction in dogs with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is challenging and few prognostic indicators have been consistently identified.

Objectives

An online case registry was initiated to: prospectively survey canine IMHA presentation and management in the British Isles; evaluate 2 previously reported illness severity scores, Canine Hemolytic Anemia Score (CHAOS) and Tokyo and to identify independent prognostic markers.

Animals

Data from 276 dogs with primary IMHA across 10 referral centers were collected between 2008 and 2012.

Methods

Outcome prediction by previously reported illness-severity scores was tested using univariate logistic regression. Independent predictors of death in hospital or by 30-days after admission were identifi

SUBMITTER: Goggs R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4864895 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature