Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Implantation of a permanent transvenous pacing catheter in a horse with complete heart block and syncope.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1986
- Authors:
- Reef, V B et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old Quarter Horse gelding was diagnosed with complete heart block, which means his heart was not beating properly, and he was experiencing fainting spells. To help him, veterinarians successfully implanted a special device that helps regulate his heartbeats. They used advanced imaging techniques to place the device correctly in his heart. After the procedure, the horse was able to return to competing as a show horse, indicating that the treatment worked well.
Abstract
A permanent, transvenous, atrioventricular, sequential pacing system was implanted successfully in a 7-year-old Quarter Horse gelding with complete heart block. The transvenous atrial and ventricular electrodes were placed in their respective positions in the heart, using real-time, 2-dimensional echocardiography. The horse was able to return successfully to competition as a show horse.
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