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| Exercising ECG an important element of cardiac assessment in sport horses. (EVJ) |
cardiac physiology, diagnostics, and management, with a focus on atrial fibrillation (AF).
The collection, guest edited by Laura Nath and Vicky Savage, is free to read until 7 January 2026 and features 20 papers, including an editorial overview of current advances and ongoing challenges in equine cardiology.
Highlights include:
Atrial fibrillation (AF): Recent progress in diagnosing and managing this common cause of poor performance in horses.
Arrhythmia monitoring: Studies using implantable loop recorders and wearable ECG devices to detect AF and other rhythm disturbances during exercise.
Exercise and heart rate: Links between peak heart rate, heart rate variability, fatigue, and the occurrence of arrhythmias—particularly in event horses during cross-country phases.
Associated conditions: Connections between cardiac arrhythmias, upper respiratory obstructions, and exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage.
Predicting AF recurrence: Use of atrial premature depolarisations and atrial fibrillatory rate to assess recurrence risk.
Cardiac anatomy: Structural variations such as accessory valve leaflets that can influence imaging interpretation.
Mapping and ablation techniques: Advances in 3D electro-anatomical mapping and ablation of arrhythmogenic tissue in standing horses, showing the feasibility of trans-septal approaches.
Laura Nath said the collection “improves our understanding of arrhythmogenic mechanisms and diagnostic approaches,” while Vicky Savage added that it “offers practical, evidence-based support to equine vets for diagnosing and managing cardiac disorders.”
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