Vitalia Cacace

Self-presentation:

My name is Vitalia Cacace, I obtained the degree in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Naples Federico II, discussing a thesis on electrocardiography in dogs with heart disease. My focus research is the impact of overweight on canine cardiovascular function.

Project:

Evaluation of cardiovascular parameters in dogs naturally obese and with endocrine disorders.

Obesity is the most common nutritional disorder in the canine species and in recent years its incidence has grown progressively and significantly in Western country societies. This is a phenomenon that is somehow associated with the spread of overweight in people, with pets often sharing the same lifestyle as their owners and which has favored the perception of a unique problem according to a one-health approach. Furthermore, obesity is often associated to endocrine disorders in canine species. My PhD project seeks to investigate the impact of overweight on canine cardiovascular function, using instrumental tools, such as electrocardiography and echocardiography.

Supervisior:

Prof. Diego Piantedosi, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II.