Cerebrospinal fluid lactate concentrations in dogs with seizure disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) lactate concentrations increase after seizure activity in many human patients independent of the underlying disease process. The effect of seizure activity on CSF lactate concentration in dogs is unknown.

Hypothesis/objectives

Cerebrospinal fluid lactate concentration is unaffected by seizure activity in dogs and is more dependent on the underlying disease process causing the seizures.

Animals

One-hundred eighteen client-owned dogs with seizure disorders.

Methods

Case series. Cerebrospinal fluid lactate concentration was determined using a commercially available lactate monitor. Seizure semiology, time from last seizure to CSF collection, number of seizures within the 72 hours preceding CSF collection, and clinical diagnosis

SUBMITTER: Mariani CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7694838 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature