Successful use of a QT-sensing rate-adaptive pacemaker in a dog

Abstract

The Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO, https://www.iddo.org) has launched a clinical data platform for the collation, curation, standardisation and reuse of individual participant data (IPD) on treatments for two of the most globally important neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), schistosomiasis (SCH) and soiltransmitted helminthiases (STHs). This initiative aims to harness the power of data-sharing by facilitating collaborative joint analyses of pooled datasets to generate robust evidence on the efficacy and safety of anthelminthic treatment regimens. A crucial component of this endeavour has been the development of a Research Agenda to

Successful Use of an Acceleration Rate Response Pacemaker with a Transvenous Steroid-Eluting Screw-in Lead for Third-Degree Atrioventricular Block in a Labrador Retriever

“…Every week for one month after the first setting, we rechecked the data and histogram and did not change the first setting. Previous reports using a rate response system in dogs indicated beneficial effects [4,15,16]. Similarly, this patient dramatically recovered his exercise capacity according to this rate response system, and now seems able to enjoy a normal level of activity.…”

“…However, there are still many complications encountered with pacemaker use [4,6,10,13,15,16]. Lead dislodgement is one of the major problems [14,18].…”

“…An activity-controlled rate response system with a single chamber lead has been introduced into canine practice, and a few cases with positive outcomes have been reported [4,15,16]. The activity-controlled rate response sensor includes several different types: vibration, acceleration, gravitation, and movement [5].…”

Applications, Complications, and Outcomes of Transvenous Pacemaker Implantation in 105 Dogs (1997–2002)

“…A third-degree atrioventricular (AV) block, a high-grade 2nd-degree AV block, sick sinus syndrome (SSS), and persistent atrial standstill constitute almost all of the bradyarrhythmias that have been treated with APs in dogs in the past. [1][2][3][4][5][6] The first reported implantation of an AP in a human patient was performed in 1952 and in a dog in 1967, both by thoracotomy. 7,8 The first report of permanent transvenous pacemaker implantation in a dog appeared in 1976.…”

Dual‐Chamber Pacemaker Implantation via the Cephalic Vein in Healthy Equids

“…In small animal medicine, permanent pacing has gained considerable importance in the management of bradycardias caused by 3rd-degree AV block, high-grade 2nddegree AV block (Mobitz type II), sick sinus syndrome, or persistent atrial standstill. 2,4,[6][7][8][9][10] Besides the therapeutic use in cases of rhythm disturbances, pacemakers can also be used for diagnostic or investigational purposes. With a pacemaker, electrophysiological measurements can be made, and arrhythmias can be artificially induced.…”