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| There is a greater success with conversion in young horses and when conversion is attempted shortly following the onset of the arrythmia. If the arrythmia has been present for more than 4 months, therapeutic success is much less common and there is a higher recurrence rate. | | There is a greater success with conversion in young horses and when conversion is attempted shortly following the onset of the arrythmia. If the arrythmia has been present for more than 4 months, therapeutic success is much less common and there is a higher recurrence rate. |
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− | Horses can also develop atrial fibrillation secondary to '''cardiac disease''', such as [[Mitral Valve Dysplasia|mitral valve insufficiency]], [[Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia|tricuspid valve insufficiency]], or any acquired or congenital disease leading to atrial hypertrophy. Horses will usually develop '''congestive heart failure''' and have a resting tachycardia. These underlying conditions should be diagnosed and the congestive heart failure treated with diuretics and inotropes. These horses will have a poor prognosis for return to function and treatment is mainly to slow progression of disease. | + | Horses can also develop atrial fibrillation secondary to '''cardiac disease''', such as [[Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease|mitral valve insufficiency]], [[Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia|tricuspid valve insufficiency]], or any acquired or congenital disease leading to atrial hypertrophy. Horses will usually develop '''congestive heart failure''' and have a resting tachycardia. These underlying conditions should be diagnosed and the congestive heart failure treated with diuretics and inotropes. These horses will have a poor prognosis for return to function and treatment is mainly to slow progression of disease. |
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| == References == | | == References == |
− | Boswood, A (2008) '''Cardiovascular System Study Guide''', ''Royal Veterinary College''. | + | Tilley,L.P., Smith, F.W.K, Oyama, M., Sleeper, M. (2016) '''Manual of Canine and Feline Cardiology (Fifth Edition)''' ''Saunders''. |
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| + | Luis Fuentes, V, Johnson, L.R, Dennis, S. (2010) '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Cardiorespiratory Medicine (Second Edition)'''Boswood, A (2008) '''Cardiovascular System Study Guide''', ''Royal Veterinary College''. |
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| Ettinger, S.J. and Feldman, E. C. (2000) '''Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diseases of the Dog and Cat Volume 2''' (Fifth Edition), W.B. ''Saunders Company''. | | Ettinger, S.J. and Feldman, E. C. (2000) '''Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diseases of the Dog and Cat Volume 2''' (Fifth Edition), W.B. ''Saunders Company''. |
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| Knottenbelt, D.C. '''A Handbook of Equine Medicine for Final Year Students''', ''University of Liverpool''. | | Knottenbelt, D.C. '''A Handbook of Equine Medicine for Final Year Students''', ''University of Liverpool''. |
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− | Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual''' (Eighth Edition), ''Merial''.
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| Pasquini, C, Pasquini, S, Woods, P (2005) '''Guide to Equine Clinics Volume 1: Equine Medicine''' (Third edition), ''SUDZ Publishing''. | | Pasquini, C, Pasquini, S, Woods, P (2005) '''Guide to Equine Clinics Volume 1: Equine Medicine''' (Third edition), ''SUDZ Publishing''. |
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| Rose, R. J. and Hodgson, D. R. (2000) '''Manual of Equine Practice''' (Second Edition), ''Saunders''. | | Rose, R. J. and Hodgson, D. R. (2000) '''Manual of Equine Practice''' (Second Edition), ''Saunders''. |
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− | Mazzaferro, E. (2011) '''Blackwell's five minute veterinary consult clinical companion: ECC''' ''Wiley-Blackwell''
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