Transvenous electrical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation in horses: Horse and procedural factors correlated with success and recurrence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transvenous electrical cardioversion (TVEC) is 1 of the main treatment options for atrial fibrillation (AF) in horses. Large-scale studies on factors affecting success and prognosis have primarily been performed in Standardbred populations.

Hypothesis/objectives

To determine factors affecting cardioversion success, cardioversion difficulty and recurrence in a predominant Warmblood study sample.

Animals

TVEC records of 199 horses.

Methods

Retrospective study of TVEC procedures of horses admitted for AF without severe echocardiographic abnormalities. Horse and procedural factors for success and cumulative amount of energy (≤ 600 J vs > 600 J) were determined using multivariable logistic regression. A survival analysis was performed to determine risk fa

SUBMITTER: Vernemmen I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8965264 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature