Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Conversion of atrial dissociation with lidocaine in a dog.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Thorn, C L et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · United States
- Species:
- dog
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 45 bpm. In addition, low-amplitude positive deflections (p' waves) were visualized at a regular interval and rapid rate of 250 bpm, dissociated from the normal sinus P waves. A tentative diagnosis of atrial dissociation was proposed. Administration of lidocaine abolished the p' waves. This case describes atrial dissociation observed following premedication that was successfully terminated using lidocaine in a healthy dog.
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