Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Method of selective and non-selective angiocardiography for the horse.
- Journal:
- Equine veterinary journal
- Year:
- 1984
- Authors:
- Carlsten, J et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Researchers have developed a safe and effective way to take detailed pictures of a horse's heart using a special technique called angiocardiography. This involves injecting a contrast agent through catheters placed in different parts of the heart and blood vessels, either while the horse is standing or under general anesthesia. They tested this method on ten healthy horses and were able to capture clear images of the heart and surrounding blood vessels. They also used this technique on a young foal with serious heart problems, and it did not cause any harm to the heart, with only a few minor irregular heartbeats noted during the procedure. Overall, the method was successful and safe for both normal horses and those with heart issues.
Abstract
A practical and safe method of angiocardiography for the horse is described. The technique involved the rapid injection of 50 to 150 ml contrast agent via catheters in the right and left heart, pulmonary artery and aorta. The examination was carried out with the horse in the standing position or under general anaesthesia. Angiocardiograms were performed on 10 normal horses and satisfactory pictures of the right and left ventricles, pulmonary arteries, aorta and coronary circulation were obtained. The technique was also used in a foal with severe congenital heart disease. The most practical methods of recording the images in the standing position were cinefilm or video taperecording. In the recumbent position both cinefilm and radiographs were taken. No damage to the heart was inflicted by the catheters and only a few ventricular premature contractions (less than five) were produced by the pressure of injection. No signs of toxicity were recorded using repeated injections of contrast material (ie, less than 600 ml).
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