Cardiac arrhythmias associated with multiple trauma in dogs

Premature ventricular contractions and ventricular tachycardia were detected in 10 dogs 1 to 48 hours after trauma. All dogs were treated aggressively if the arrhythmias became severe. One dog died, 8 were discharged with stable cardiac rhythm, and 1 was euthanatized. Necropsy revealed gross and mic...

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Published in:	Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Vol. 184; no. 5; p. 541
Main Authors:	Macintire, D K, Snider, 3rd, T G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-03-1984
Subjects:	Animals Cardiac Complexes, Premature - etiology Cardiac Complexes, Premature - pathology Cardiac Complexes, Premature - veterinary Craniocerebral Trauma - complications Craniocerebral Trauma - veterinary Dog Diseases - etiology Dog Diseases - pathology Dogs Electrocardiography Female Male Myocardium - pathology Necrosis Shock - complications Shock - veterinary Tachycardia - etiology Tachycardia - pathology Tachycardia - veterinary Thoracic Injuries - complications Thoracic Injuries - veterinary Wounds and Injuries - complications Wounds and Injuries - veterinary
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Summary:	Premature ventricular contractions and ventricular tachycardia were detected in 10 dogs 1 to 48 hours after trauma. All dogs were treated aggressively if the arrhythmias became severe. One dog died, 8 were discharged with stable cardiac rhythm, and 1 was euthanatized. Necropsy revealed gross and microscopic lesions of acute myocardial necrosis, probably of ischemic origin. Cardiac arrhythmias were associated with thoracic trauma, neurologic injury, severe shock, and/or extensive tissue trauma.
ISSN:	0003-1488