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When possible, systolic blood pressure measurement (97.1% of cases; Doppler method) and urinalysis (41.3% of cases; 98.2% by cystocentesis; and bacterial culture if indicated based on sediment examination) were performed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 549 cats were screened with a median age of 13.5 (IQR: 11.3-15.8) years old. Diagnoses of hyperthyroidism, azotemic CKD, and hypertension were made in 89\/464 (19.2%; 95% CI, 15.9%-23.0%), 62\/542 (11.4%; 95% CI, 9.0%-14.4%), and 37\/524 (7.1%; 95% CI, 5.2%-9.6%) of cats, respectively. Severe dental disease was present in 32\/522 (6.1%; 95% CI, 4.4%-8.5%) and bacteriuria was identified in 22\/227 (9.7%; 95% CI, 6.5%-14.2%) of urine samples. Other diagnoses included suspected neoplasia (8 cats), diabetes mellitus (8 cats), and suspected primary gastrointestinal disease (4 cats).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions and clinical importance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Routine medical health screening in older cats is useful in detecting diseases, many of which would benefit from prompt veterinary intervention. 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