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Back to EpisodesThe Cardiorenal Puzzle in Cats
Description
In the April open access episode of Chattering With International Cat Care, Kelly St Denis is joined by Dr Amanda Coleman and Dr Bianca Lourenço to explore feline comorbidities, focusing on the relationship between cardiovascular and kidney disease.
Together, they discuss the concept of the cardiorenal axis and the challenges of recognising and managing cases where these systems interact. The conversation highlights key considerations around diagnosis, treatment decisions, and balancing fluid therapy in complex patients.
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Feline comorbidities: cardiovascular and kidney diseases
Host:
Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), Co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and JFMS Open Reports & Guideline co-chair
Speaker:
Amanda Coleman, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), Professor at University of Georgia
Bianca Lourenço, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVIM, Assistant Professor at University of Georgia