Cardiac arrhythmia and suspect cardiomyopathy in a Boxer dog

Authors: Thurley J
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 37, Issue 1, pp 30-31, Mar 1989
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Companion animal, Dog
Subject Terms: Circulatory system/haematology, Disease/defect, Cardiology, Muscle/myology, Diagnostic procedures
Article class: Clinical Communication

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Abstract: A 3 year old Boxer dog was presented with a history of syncope and an irregular heart heat. An arrhythmia characterised by ventricular premature contractions was detected and was thought to cause the syncopal episodes. On the basis of the age, breed and the characteristic electrocardiographic findings, a diagnosis of Boxer Cardiomyopathy was made. The dog was treated with procainamide 500 mg every 8 hours to control the arrythmia and there were no further syncopal episodes in the subsequent 13 months.

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