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Utility of 12-Lead Electrocardiogram for Differentiating Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardias in Dogs
- Source :
- Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 22:915-923
- Publication Year :
- 2008
- Publisher :
- Wiley, 2008.
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Abstract
- Background: The 12-lead surface ECG is validated for differentiating supraventricular tachycardias (SVT) in humans. Despite the description of SVT in veterinary medicine, no studies have analyzed the electrocardiographic features of this type of arrhythmias in dogs. Objective: To describe the specific electrocardiographic criteria used to differentiate the most common SVT in dogs. Animals: Twenty-three dogs examined at Clinica Veterinaria Malpensa for SVT with the mechanism documented by electrophysiologic studies (EPS). Methods: Twelve-lead electrocardiographic variables obtained from 14 dogs with orthodromic atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia (OAVRT) and 9 dogs with focal atrial tachycardia (FAT) were compared. Results: Dogs with FAT had faster heart rates (278 ± 62 versus 229 ± 42 bpm; P= .049) and less QRS alternans (33 versus 86%; P= .022). P waves appeared during tachycardia in 22 dogs, with a superior axis in 100% of OAVRT and 22% of FAT (P < .001). OAVRT was characterized by a shorter RP interval (85.0 ± 16.8 versus 157.1 ± 37.3 ms; P < .001) and smaller RP/PR ratio (0.60 ± 0.18 versus 1.45 ± 0.52; P < .001). Repolarization anomalies were present in 64% of OAVRT and no FAT (P < .001). Multivariate analysis identified QRS alternans and a positive P wave in aVR during tachycardia as independent predictors of arrhythmia type. Conclusion and Clinical Importance: Electrocardiographic criteria used in people for differentiating SVT can also be applied in dogs.
- Subjects :
- Tachycardia
medicine.medical_specialty
General Veterinary
business.industry
12 lead electrocardiogram
Electrocardiography
QRS complex
Surface ecg
Dogs
Internal medicine
Anesthesia
cardiovascular system
Cardiology
medicine
Animals
Repolarization
Dog Diseases
cardiovascular diseases
medicine.symptom
Tachycardia, Paroxysmal
Focal atrial tachycardia
business
Orthodromic
Atrial tachycardia
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- ISSN :
- 19391676 and 08916640
- Volume :
- 22
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....00a32f46640d0b90ac8761055d97ca60