Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dogs collapsing for unknown reasons - new treatment option
By Sanders, Robert & Olivier, N Bari·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2012·College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Novel cutaneous use of implantable loop recorders in two dogs with unexplained episodes of collapse.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Two dogs experienced unexplained episodes of collapsing and exercise intolerance, which made it hard for their owners to understand what was happening. Traditional heart monitoring methods weren't giving clear answers, so veterinarians decided to use a new type of heart monitor called a cutaneously placed implantable loop recorder (ILR). This device was placed under the skin and was able to gather important information about the dogs' heart activity. The results helped the vets figure out what was causing the collapses, showing that this method can be a useful tool in diagnosing heart issues in pets.
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Abstract
Determining the cause of episodes of collapse can be difficult. Even in patients with frequent collapsing episodes due to cardiac causes, diagnostic surface electrocardiogram and 24 hr ambulatory electrocardiographic (Holter) monitoring are sometimes inconclusive. Event monitors with multiple leads can be challenging to use in veterinary medicine over long periods of time due to lead dislodgment. Implantable leadless loop recorders (ILRs) are useful, but owners are sometimes unwilling to have an ILR implanted due to the associated risks and/or costs. In this case report, the authors describe the use of cutaneously placed ILRs in two dogs with unexplained episodes of collapse/exercise intolerance. Data recorded provided clinically useful information. Cutaneously placed ILRs can be used effectively in veterinary medicine to evaluate patients with unexplained episodes of collapse.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22611211/