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Medical evaluation of the cardiovascular system.
1Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center at Morven Park, Virginia, Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Leesburg, Virginia.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|August 1, 1992
Summary
Pre-purchase equine cardiovascular evaluations focus on cardiac auscultation and clear reporting. Differentiating innocent murmurs from disease indicators is key for accurate assessment.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Cardiology
- Equine Internal Medicine
Background:
- Pre-purchase evaluations are crucial for assessing equine health.
- Cardiovascular assessment is a vital component of pre-purchase examinations.
- Standardized terminology is needed for consistent reporting of findings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the approach to pre-purchase cardiovascular evaluation in horses.
- To emphasize the importance of cardiac auscultation and standardized terminology.
- To differentiate between innocent and pathological cardiac findings.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of cardiac auscultation techniques.
- Emphasis on precise terminology for clinical findings.
- Contrast of innocent cardiac murmurs/arrhythmias with disease indicators.
Main Results:
- Clear distinction between findings requiring further investigation and benign variations.
- Identification of specific auscultatory findings indicative of cardiovascular disease.
Conclusions:
- Accurate cardiac auscultation and reporting are essential for pre-purchase evaluations.
- Ultrasonography and electrocardiography support clinical findings and aid diagnosis.
- Establishing baseline cardiovascular values is recommended for future reference.