Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5536015 | Journal of Veterinary Cardiology | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
A 3-year-old healthy dog was presented for abdominal surgery following ingestion of razor blades. An electrocardiogram revealed a regular sinus bradycardia with normal P waves at a heart rate of 45Â bpm. In addition, low-amplitude positive deflections (pâ² waves) were visualized at a regular interval and rapid rate of 250Â bpm, dissociated from the normal sinus P waves. A tentative diagnosis of atrial dissociation was proposed. Administration of lidocaine abolished the pâ² waves. This case describes atrial dissociation observed following premedication that was successfully terminated using lidocaine in a healthy dog.
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Authors
C.L. DVM, R. DVM, MSc, A.R. Dr med vet, PhD,