Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Heart muscle disease causing atrial standstill in 5-month-old English
By Lai, Serene R·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2009·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Atrioventricular muscular dystrophy in a 5-month-old English springer spaniel.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-month-old English Springer Spaniel was brought in for a heart issue called atrioventricular muscular dystrophy, which caused persistent atrial standstill (a problem with the heart's rhythm). This condition is quite rare and is often seen in families of dogs. The pup was diagnosed at the Ontario Veterinary College, marking the earliest known case in dogs. Treatment options for this condition can vary, and it's important for pet owners to discuss the best approach with their veterinarian.
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Abstract
Primary persistent atrial standstill due to atrioventricular muscle dystrophy is a rare familial disease in dogs. The diagnosis of this disorder in a 5-month-old English springer spaniel is the earliest in dogs that have been presented at the Ontario Veterinary College.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20190980/