Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Slow heart rate during anesthesia in an elderly cat with high blood
By Ticehurst, Kim et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2007·Faculty of Veterinary Science, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bradyarrhythmia in an anaesthetised, elderly, hypertensive cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 14-year-old neutered male domestic shorthaired cat was brought in for dental disease but developed a slow heart rate (bradyarrhythmia) while under anesthesia. The veterinary team evaluated the situation and discussed potential causes and treatments for this heart issue. While the abstract does not specify the exact treatment used, it highlights the importance of monitoring heart health during procedures.
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Abstract
A 14-year-old neutered male domestic shorthaired cat was presented to the University Veterinary Centre Sydney for evaluation and treatment of dental disease. This cat developed an unusual bradyarrhythmia under anaesthesia. The possible causes and treatment of the dysrythmia are discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17765592/