Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Can implantable loop recorders help dogs with unexplained collapse?
By James, R et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2008·University of Liverpool, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Implantable loop recorders: a viable diagnostic tool in veterinary medicine.
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Plain-English summary
A group of six dogs experiencing unexplained collapse or weakness were evaluated using implantable loop recorders to help diagnose their condition. These dogs had episodes of fainting and underwent various tests, including the placement of the recorders. One dog was diagnosed with a heart rhythm issue called supraventricular tachycardia, while two others were diagnosed with different conditions after ruling out other causes. One dog stopped having fainting episodes, but the outcome for the others was unclear. This study suggests that implantable loop recorders can be a helpful tool for diagnosing dogs with unexplained collapse.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether implantable loop recorders could be used in the diagnosis of unexplained collapse in dogs. METHODS: The medical records of six dogs presented to the University of Liverpool Small Animal Teaching Hospital between May 2003 and October 2006 for further evaluation of intermittent syncopal episodes, collapse or episodic weakness, were reviewed. All these dogs underwent standard investigations and had implantable loop recorders placed. RESULTS: A provisional diagnosis of supraventricular tachycardia was made in one dog, and diagnoses of exclusion of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy and idiopathic epilepsy was made in two dogs. One dog suffered no further syncopal episodes, a diagnosis was not reached in another dog and the final dog was lost to follow-up. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The implantable loop recorder can be used successfully for the diagnosis of unexplained collapse in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19006489/