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Vegetative endocarditis in an Appaloosa gelding.

M A Ball1, A D Weldon

  • 1Department of Clinical Science, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca 14850.

The Cornell Veterinarian
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
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This case study details a horse with aortic valve endocarditis, a serious heart condition. Despite treatment, the infection proved fatal, highlighting the challenges in diagnosing and managing equine cardiac disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Equine endocarditis is a rare but serious condition.
  • Clinical signs can be non-specific, leading to diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A 5-year-old Appaloosa gelding presented with joint swelling, weight loss, and anemia.
  • Clinical findings included a holodiastolic murmur and hyperproteinemia.
  • Echocardiography revealed a large aortic valve vegetation.

Findings:

  • Blood cultures were inconclusive for identifying the causative organism.
  • The disease did not respond to empirical antibiotic therapy.
  • The horse was euthanized after two months of treatment.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of equine endocarditis.
  • Further research into effective treatments for equine valvular endocarditis is warranted.
  • Improved diagnostic methods for identifying causative agents are needed.

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