Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with Adams-Stokes syndrome treated by pacemaker implantation
By Bohn, F K et al.·Published in Berliner und Munchener tierarztliche Wochenschrift·1990·Tierarztpraxis mit kardiolog. Schwerpunkt in Mü·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Adams-Stokes syndrome and therapy with pacemaker implantation in a dog].
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old West Highland White Terrier was brought in for fainting spells, known as Adams-Stokes syndrome, which occur when the heart doesn't pump enough blood. The veterinarian decided to implant a pacemaker to help regulate the dog's heartbeat. After the surgery, the dog's heart rate improved, and the fainting episodes stopped. The pacemaker successfully helped the dog return to a normal, active life.
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Abstract
Case report concerning therapeutic pacemaker implantation in a 3 year old West-Highland-White terrier with Adams-Stokes syncopes. EKG's, X-ray-pictures, illustrations of the pulse rate and quality and oxygen measurements with a "Pulsoximeter" before and during surgery are shown. A special place takes the report of selection and control of the anesthesia in this case of a special operation. 17 references and 11 pictures.
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