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Atrial fibrillation in cows linked to neostigmine treatment

By Constable, P D et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1990·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed

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Original publication title: Atrial fibrillation associated with neostigmine administration in three cows.

Species:
cattle
Stomach & digestion

Abstract

Three cattle with gastrointestinal disease were given neostigmine as part of the treatment for postsurgical ileus. All 3 cattle developed atrial fibrillation either before or during neostigmine administration, and 2 converted to normal sinus rhythm after cessation of treatment.

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Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2298660/