Chattanooga Zoo Chimp Gets High-Tech Heart Check
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Channel: WTVC NewsChannel 9 · 2013 · News & Politics
Randi, the Chattanooga Zoos oldest female chimpanzee received an all clear report from The Chattanooga Heart Institutes cardiologist William Warren, M.D. on Wednesday.Randi was sedated by the Zoos Veterinary Team and University of Tennessee Veterinary residents for an echocardiogram. Dr. Ed Ramsey of the UT School of Veterinary Medicine and two veterinary cardiology residents assisted Zoo staff and William Warren, M.D. in this important preventative screening. Given that heart disease is the number one cause of death of chimpanzees, orangutans, and gorillas living in captivity, we are encouraged that our work on Randi will help keep her healthy and strong for many years to come said Dr. Anthony Ashley, Veterinarian at the Chattanooga Zoo. Cardiologist William Warren, M.D. said, the echocardiogram showed a normal functioning heart which bodes well for future heart health. My staff and I feel privileged to assist in this groundbreaking scientific research. In addition to providing Zoo officials information on Randis health, her echo and blood work will be sent to Zoo Atlanta as part of The Great Ape Heart Project a groundbreaking national project which researches heart disease in apes. The project is collecting echos and blood work from apes around the country with the ultimate goal of preventing heart disease in these animals.
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