ECG of the Month

Tanner, J. Chris; Lake-Bakaar, Geri A.; Kittleson, Mark D.

doi:10.2460/javma.243.5.637

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“…AF is characterised by the lack of P-wave, which is replaced by f-wave, as well as by an irregular and typically enhanced ventricular rhythm. AF turned out to be the most common type of arrhythmia found in our series, which is consistent with the results of previous studies, in both animals ( 13 , 14 ) and humans ( 1 ). However, the prevalence of AF in our series was higher than in similarly designed previous studies conducted by Gabriel ( 6 ) (10.48%) Tilley (19) (15.9%), Pasławska et al .…”

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confidence: 93%

“…Pasławska et al . ( 14 ) found them in 5.45% of dogs with arrhythmia and Tilley (19) in 28.53%; in turn, the prevalence of PACs in our study was 10.32%.…”

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confidence: 60%

“…However, the prevalence of AF in our series was higher than in similarly designed previous studies conducted by Gabriel ( 6 ) (10.48%) Tilley (19) (15.9%), Pasławska et al . ( 14 ) (11.74%), and Noszczyk-Nowak et al . ( 13 ) (9.7%).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 90%

“…( 10 ) and Tilley (19) observed arrhythmias in approximately 20% of examined animals, and Pasławska et al . ( 14 ) in 39.95%. The higher prevalence of pathological arrhythmias in our series may be associated with the fact that the animals were selected for electrocardiographic examination on the basis of double clinical evaluation: by their primary veterinarians and cardiologists from our unit.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…Published data on the prevalence of PVCs vary: according to Pasławska et al . ( 14 ) they occur in 8.9% of dogs with arrhythmias, whereas Gabriel ( 6 ) and Tilley (19) found them in 34.67% and 25.5% of their patients, respectively. The study conducted by the latter author included the largest number of patients of all the mentioned authors, and its results seem to be most consistent with our findings.…”

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confidence: 98%

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Prevalence of arrhythmias in dogs examined between 2008 and 2014

Noszczyk-Nowak

Michałek

Kałuża

et al. 2017

Journal of Veterinary Research

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IntroductionThe prevalence of arrhythmias in dogs and the influence of sex, breed, age, and body weight were analysed over a seven-year span.Material and MethodsIn total, 1189 referrals for cardiological examination by electrocardiography were received at one academic centre in Poland between 2008 and 2014. The largest proportion of the examined dogs were cross-breeds with body weight below 25 kg (n = 153, 12.87%), followed by German Shepherds (n = 122, 10.26%), Labrador Retrievers (n = 68, 5.72%), Yorkshire Terriers (n = 63, 5.3%), and Boxers (n = 60, 5.05%). Retrospective analysis was made of 1201 standing or right recumbent electrocardiograms without pharmacological sedation. The prevalence of arrhythmias was examined in terms of sex, age, body weight, and breed of the dogs.ResultsA total of 630 (52.46%) electrocardiograms showed no signs of arrhythmia, but 96 (7.99%) and 475 (39.55%) pointed to physiological and pathological arrhythmias respectively. The most commonly diagnosed type was atrial fibrillation with 33.68% incidence, followed by ventricular arrhythmias (28%), sinus pauses (27.58%), supraventricular arrhythmias (24%), and atrioventricular blocks (22.95%). Pathological arrhythmias were most commonly found in male dogs and in German Shepherds.ConclusionsAtrial fibrillation predominated, followed by premature ventricular complexes. Male dogs were generally more prone to heart rhythm disturbances.

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confidence: 93%

“…Pasławska et al . ( 14 ) found them in 5.45% of dogs with arrhythmia and Tilley (19) in 28.53%; in turn, the prevalence of PACs in our study was 10.32%.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 60%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 90%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 96%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 98%

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Prevalence of arrhythmias in dogs examined between 2008 and 2014

Noszczyk-Nowak

Michałek

Kałuża

et al. 2017

Journal of Veterinary Research

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Atrial Tachycardia

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Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram in Small Animals

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Left atrial thrombosis secondary to blunt cardiac injury in two dogs

Ballocco

Parpaglia

Corda

et al. 2019

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Two dogs, victims of motor vehicle accidents, were hospitalised at our Veterinary Teaching Hospital with multiple injuries. Electrocardiographic abnormalities were observed in both dogs: case 1 showed ventricular arrhythmias, while case 2 manifested second degree atrioventricular block. Increased cardiac troponin-I serum levels and echocardiographic alterations compatible with left atrial wall lesions and thrombosis were detected. Based on these symptoms, the dogs were diagnosed with traumatic blunt cardiac injury. Both patients had left atrial thrombus formation, but only case 1 underwent antiplatelet therapy and experienced thromboembolic spread. Blunt cardiac injury and related consequences should be considered in traumatised patients. ECG together with cardiac troponin-I measurement and echocardiography could help clinicians to diagnose and monitor the condition.

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ECG of the Month

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Prevalence of arrhythmias in dogs examined between 2008 and 2014

Prevalence of arrhythmias in dogs examined between 2008 and 2014

Atrial Tachycardia

Left atrial thrombosis secondary to blunt cardiac injury in two dogs

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