ECG Interpretation in Equine Practice

Publication Year: 2020

Author / Editor: Katharyn Jean Mitchell

Overview: This practical veterinary guide is designed to help practitioners record, diagnose, and treat cardiac arrhythmias in horses. It bridges the gap in equine cardiology by detailing modern ECG techniques, physiological and pathological arrhythmias, therapy, and risk assessment.

Key Topics Covered:

Basics of electrocardiography and equine myocardial electrical properties
Procedures for recording resting and exercising ECGs in horses
Interpretation of physiological and pathological equine arrhythmias
Therapeutic strategies, risk assessment, and pre-purchase examination protocols