Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cardiac Therapeutics in Horses.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2019
- Authors:
- Redpath, Adam & Bowen, Mark
- Affiliation:
- Oakham Veterinary Hospital · United Kingdom
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Many cardiac therapeutics lack significant evidence of benefit in the horse, and in many cases their use is based on extrapolation of evidence from other species. In recent years there has been a push to develop a better understanding of both the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of these drugs. Recent data have described the use of antiarrhythmic agents including sotalol, flecainide, and amiodarone. Data about the use of ACE inhibitors in the management of congestive heart failure are encouraging and support their use in certain cases, wheras evidence for other medicines, such as pimobendan, remain speculative.
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30871828/