Dr Melanie Hezzell
MA(Cantab.), VetMB(Cantab.), PhD(RVC), CertVDI, CertVC, MRCVS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Expertise
I am a clinically active Veterinary Cardiologist. My research interests centre on the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, including genetic influences, remodelling, endothelial dysfunction and the cardiorenal syndrome.
Current positions
Associate Professor in Veterinary Cardiology
Bristol Veterinary School
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Research interests
My research focuses particularly on the use of biomarkers in clinical veterinary practice. I am also involved in research investigating myocardial remodelling in valvular heart disease.
Projects and supervisions
Thesis supervisions
Publications
Recent publications
01/09/2023Heart rate variability during high-speed treadmill exercise and recovery in Thoroughbred racehorses presented for poor performance
Equine Veterinary Journal
Prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux in dogs undergoing MRI for a thoracolumbar vertebral column pathology
Journal of Small Animal Practice
Approach to dealing with acute heart failure in cats and dogs
In Practice
21st century research—One Health, resilience, welfare, and disease
American Journal of Veterinary Research
Circulating hyaluronan as a marker of endothelial glycocalyx damage in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease and dogs in a hypercoagulable state
Veterinary Journal
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