CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS IN CANINE PATIENTS WITH RENAL INSUFFICIENCY

Abstract

The aim of the present retrospective study was to define the main types of cardiac arrhythmias and their prevalence in dogs with renal insufficiency. The survey included 20 patients at various age, sex and breed with III, IV and V stage of acute or chronic kidney failure. The total prevalence of arrhythmias in the studied canine group was 25% (5/20). Discussion of the possible etiology of the recorded electrocardiographic changes was performed.