Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy secondary to adipose infiltration as a cause of episodic collapse in a horse

Raftery, A. G. , Garcia, N. C., Thompson, H. and Sutton, D. G.M. (2015) Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy secondary to adipose infiltration as a cause of episodic collapse in a horse. Irish Veterinary Journal, 68, 24. (doi: 10.1186/s13620-015-0052-3) (PMID:26500762) (PMCID:PMC4615877)

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Abstract

A 15-year-old Clydesdale cross gelding was investigated and managed over a 2-year period for intermittent collapse. The horse presented initially after an observed episode of collapse at rest, and had a resting tachycardia, elevated Cardiac Troponin I and polycythaemia. Multiple dysrhythmias were detected on telemetric electrocardiography. Vital parameters, cardiac rhythm and red cell count returned to reference range with prolonged rest but further resting syncopal episodes were observed, and due to safety concerns and limited treatment options the horse was euthanased. Post mortem evaluation identified extensive infiltration and replacement of right and left ventricular myocardial fibres with adipose and fibrous tissue, consistent with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. This report provides further information regarding the clinical and pathological features of this rarely reported condition

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:A correction to this article is available at https://doi.org/10.1186/s13620-017-0099-4.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Raftery, Alexandra and Sutton, Professor David
Authors: Raftery, A. G., Garcia, N. C., Thompson, H., and Sutton, D. G.M.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
Journal Name:Irish Veterinary Journal
Publisher:BioMed Central
ISSN:2046-0481
ISSN (Online):2046-0481
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2015 Rafferty et al.
First Published:First published in Irish Veterinary Journal 68: 24
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons license
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