Acierno, Mark  J.
	Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences  (10/18/2004)
	Small Animal Internist, Certified Specialist
	B.S., Skidmore College, 1986 M.B.A., Pace University, 1991 D.V.M., Mississippi State University, 2000
	Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Email	macierno@vetmed.lsu.edu
Departmental Phone	225-578-9600
Clinical Service	Companion Animal Medicine
Clinical Interests	Nephrology / Urology
Research Interests	Renal Replacement Technologies / Hypertension
Biographic Sketch Education Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Residency, 2004 Red Bank Veterinary Hospital and Referral Service, Internship, 2001 Positions held Louisiana State University, Associate Professor, 2009- present Louisiana State University, Assistant Professor, 2004- 2009 Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Resident, 2001- 2004 Red Bank Veterinary Hospital and Referral Service, Intern, 2000 - 2001 Clinical interests: Nephrology/ Urology Research Interests: Renal replacement technologies/ Hypertension. Articles in refereed journals 18. Acierno MJ, Mitchell MA, Freeman D, Schuster PJ, Sanchez-Migallon Guzman D, Tully TN. Determinination of plasma osmolality and agreement between measured and calculated values in healthy adult Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis). . J Am Vet Med Assoc. 70(9) 1151-1154, 2009 17. Acierno MJ, Mitchell MA, Schuster PJ, Freeman D, Sanchez-Migallon Guzman D, Tully TN. Evaluation of the agreement among three handheld blood glucose meters and a laboratory blood analyzer for measurement of blood glucose concentration in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis). Am J Vet Res. 70(2): 172-175, 2009. 16. Acierno MJ, Serra VE, Johnson ME, Mitchell MA . Preliminary validation of an ethylene glycol test for cats. J Vet Emerg Crit Care. 18(5): 477-479, 2008 15. Kent, M, Glass EN, Acierno M, Shelton D. Adult onset myasthenia gravis in a litter of Great Danes. Journal of Small Animal Practice 49, 647–650 , 2008 14. Acierno MJ, Smith J, Tully TN, Sanchez-Migallon Guzman D, Serra V, Mitchell MA. Evaluation of indirect blood pressure measurement techniques in hispaniolan amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis). J Am Vet Med Assoc. 233(10): 1587-1590 2008 13.Maeckelbergh VA; Acierno MJ. Comparison of clotting times collected via intravenous catheter versus direct venipuncture in Dogs. Am J Vet Res. 69(7): 868-873, 2008. 12. Acierno MJ, Maeckelbergh V. Continuous renal replacement therapy. CompendContinEducPrac Vet. 30(8): 264- 280, 2008. 11. Acierno MJ, Johnson ME, Eddleman LA, Mitchell MA;Measuring statistical agreement between four point of care (POC) lactate meters and a laboratory blood analyzer in cats. J Feline Med Surg 10(2): 110-114, 2008. 10. Acierno MJ; Mitchell MA, Roundtree MK; Zachariah TT. Effects of ultraviolet radiation on 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 synthesis in Corn Snakes (Elapheguttata). Am J Vet Res. 69(2): 294-297, 2007. 9. Acierno MJ, Mitchell MA. Evaluation of four point of care meters for rapid determination of lactate levels in canine patients. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 230(9): 1315-1318, 2007. 8.Mitchell MA, Adamson T, Singleton CB, Roundtree M, Bauer R, Acierno MJ. Evaluating the efficacy ff Clorox® And Baquacil® against Salmonella Sp. In red-eared slider (Trachemysscriptaelegans) eggs and hatchlings. Am. J. Vet. Res 68(2): 158-164, 2007. 7. Acierno MJ; Mitchell MA, Roundtree MK; Zachariah TT. Effects of ultraviolet radiation on 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 synthesis in red-eared slider turtles (Trachemysscriptaelegans). Am. J. Vet. Res 67(12): 2046-2049, 2006. 6. Acierno MJ, Labato MA. Canine incontinence. CompendContinEducPrac Vet. 28(8): 591–602, 2006. 5. AciernoMJ, Labato MA, Stern LC, Mukherjee J, Jakowski RM, Ross LA. Serum concentrations of the third component of complement in healthy dogs and dogs with protein-losing nephropathy. Am. J. Vet. Res 67(7): 1105-1109, 2006. 4. Acierno MJ, Labato MA. Hypertension in renal disease: diagnosis and treatment.Clin Tech Small AnimPract. 20(1): 23-30, 2005. 3.Feigin K, Labato MA, Acierno MJ. A challenging case: A German Shepherd with a decreasing appetite and azotemia. Veterinary Medicine 101(2): 94-102, 2004. 2. Acierno MJ, Labato MA. Hypertension in the canine and feline patient: diagnosis and treatment. CompendContinEducPrac Vet. 26(5): 336-345, 2004. 1. Acierno MJ, Labato MA. Hypertension: Diagnosis and Treatment. Standards of Care, Emergency and Critical Care Medicine 4(10): 1-6, 2002. Non-referred publications 2. Acierno MJ, Labato MA. Hypertension in the Renal Failure Patient.Clinical Techniques in Small Animal Practice.20:23-30 2005. 1. Acierno MJ .Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. Guest Editor: Nephrology / Urology October 2007 Book Chapters 10. Acierno MJ, Labato MA. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, In:Ettinger SJ, Feldman EC (eds): Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Seventh Edition. Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Company. Accepted March 2008 9. Acierno MJ, Labato MA. Rhinoscopy, In:Ettinger SJ, Feldman EC (eds): Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Seventh Edition. Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Company. Accepted March 2008 8. Labato MA, Acierno MJ. Incontinence, In:Ettinger SJ, Feldman EC (eds): Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Seventh Edition. Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Company. Accepted March 2008 7. Acierno MJ. Mixed acid-base disorders, In: Polzin DJ, Bartges J (eds): Nephrology & Urology of Small Animals, Ames, Blackwell Publishing. Accepted January 2008 6. Acierno MJ. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, In: Polzin DJ, Bartges J (eds): Nephrology & Urology of Small Animals, Ames, Blackwell Publishing. Accepted January 2008 5. Acierno MJ, Senior DF. Urinary Disorders, In: Schaer M (ed): Clinical Medicine in the Dog and Cat. London, Manson Publishing LTD. Accepted November 2007. 4. Senior DS, Acierno MJ. Diseases of the Urinary Tract. Textbook of Internal Medicine Czech Small Animal Veterinary Association. In: Svoboda M, Senior DF, Doubek J, Klimeš, J. NemociPsa a Kocky (2nd ed.) Volume 1, Noviko, a.s., Brno. Accepted June 2007 3. Acierno MJ. Systemic hypertension in renal disease, In: Bonagura JD (ed); Kirk’s Current Veterinary Therapy XIV, Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Company. 910-913 2008. 2. Acierno MJ. Renal emergencies, In: Rozanski E,, Rush J (eds): A Color Handbook of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine. London, Manson Publishing LTD. 121-134. 2007. 1. Acierno MJ , Labato MA. Rhinoscopy, flushing and nasal biopsy, in Ettinger SJ, Feldman EC (eds): Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Sixth Edition. Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Company. 378-380. 2005. Research abstracts 7. Acierno MJ, Seaton DC, Mitchell MA, da Cunha A. Measuring Level of Agreement between Directly Measured Blood Pressure and Values Produced by Oscillometric Units in Cats. In: Proceedings of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum. June 2009 6. Kirchgessner MS, Tully TN, Nevarez J, Acierno MJ. Non-Responsive Calcium Correction in a Hypocalcemic, Magnesium-deficient African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus). In: Proceedings of the 29th Annual conference of the Association of Avian Veterinarians. August 2009. 5. da Cunha A, Acierno MJ, Strain GM,Sanchez-Migallon Guzman D, Tully TN, Ritchie BW. Comparison between palpation, ultrsound, and nerve stimulation guidance for brachial plexus blocks in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazonaventralis). In: Proceedings of the 29th Annual conference of the Association of Avian Veterinarians. August 2008. 4.Kirchgessner MS, Tully TN, Nevarez J, Sanchez-Migallon Guzman D, Acierno MJ. Non-responsive calcium correction in a hypocalcemic, magnesium-deficient african grey parrot (Psittacuserithacus)In: Proceedings of the 29th Annual conference of the Association of Avian Veterinarians. August 2008. 3. Acierno MJ, Smith J, Tully TN, Sanchez-Migallon Guzman D, Serra V, Mitchell MA. Evaluation of indirect blood pressure measurement techniques (doppler) and the comparing point of care blood gas analyzer (I-stat) values. In: Proceedings of the 28th Annual conference of the Association of Avian Veterinarians. August 2007. 2. Koirala CD, Labato MA, Ross LA, Acierno MJ, Freeman LM. Survival of dogs with glomerulonephritis: 40cases. In: Proceedings of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum. June 2006 1. Acierno MJ, Stern L, Labato MA, Mukherjee J, Jakowski R, Ross L. Complement C3 and antigen-antibody levels in dogs with protein-losing nephropathies. In: Proceedings of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum. June 2004
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