CharlesMax
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Had quite scare last week thinking my horse had colic after coming down in his stable after being out at night. Vet arrived also thinking he showed signs of colic which he treated on the spot. Because his heart rate was sky high (80-100) he referred him to an equine hospital to be safe and I am so pleased he did! After a thorough check they diagnosed him with Ventricular Tachycardia and not colic! In brief, VT is a very fast heart rhythm that begins in the ventricles caused by a malfunction in the heart’s electrical system.
It took them about 36 hours, working around the clock, to get his heart rate back to normal trying various drugs and ways of administering them until it finally worked. Bizarrely, he seemed content and not stressed at all when his heart rate was 80-100!
Once his heart rate was stable for 24 hours we agreed he should be at home where he is on rest for 4 weeks before being tested again to see how his heart copes with exercise and recovery whilst we check his heart rate daily which it has been for a week now, thank goodness.
I have never come across anything like this and don't know anyone who has. He was perfectly fit, healthy and happy before this occurred with no routine change soon before the incident.
Now, my question is, has anyone else had this happen with their horse and what was the outcome?
Thanks in advance!
It took them about 36 hours, working around the clock, to get his heart rate back to normal trying various drugs and ways of administering them until it finally worked. Bizarrely, he seemed content and not stressed at all when his heart rate was 80-100!
Once his heart rate was stable for 24 hours we agreed he should be at home where he is on rest for 4 weeks before being tested again to see how his heart copes with exercise and recovery whilst we check his heart rate daily which it has been for a week now, thank goodness.
I have never come across anything like this and don't know anyone who has. He was perfectly fit, healthy and happy before this occurred with no routine change soon before the incident.
Now, my question is, has anyone else had this happen with their horse and what was the outcome?
Thanks in advance!
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