Heart & Cardiovascular Problems
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The Price of Longevity: Senior Horse Health Needs
by Sarah Evers Conrad | Jan 22, 2021
Owning a horse over his lifetime can be rewarding, but you need to be prepared for specific costs related to his care. Learn about senior horse research studies and what veterinarians say you should watch for as your horse ages.
Read MoreNot All Equine Heart Murmurs Are Created Equal
by Stacy Pigott | Nov 21, 2020
A heart murmur diagnosis can raise many questions: Is my horse safe to ride? Is my horse going to die? Is there anything I can do? The answers to those questions usually require further investigation.
Read MoreCaring for Horses Over 30
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | May 21, 2020
Learn about the unique needs of old horses and meet five over-30 horses with age-related ailments in the May 2020 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreA Comparison of Smartphone-Based ECGs for Horses
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Feb 28, 2020
Manufacturers have begun developing portable ECG devices vets can use and interpret with smartphone apps. A research team tested them, and here’s what they found.
Read MoreHeart of the Matter: Equine Cardiac Health
by Jennifer O. Bryant | Feb 26, 2020
Take a look at the remarkable equine heart and what can go wrong with it, such as murmurs and atrial fibrillation.
Read MoreThe Horse, KindredBio Bring You Cardiac Health Awareness Week
by Michelle N. Anderson, TheHorse.com Digital Managing Editor | Feb 20, 2020
We’re taking a closer look at horse heart health Feb. 23-29, 2020.
Read MoreNew Way to Evaluate Horse Heart Function
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 23, 2019
Scientists recently tested a noninvasive, wireless, wearable device that allows veterinarians to monitor heart function, sounds and murmurs, and more while the horse remains free to move around his normal surroundings.
Read MoreConditioning Horses Through the Seasons: Spring and Summer
by Samantha Steelman, PhD | Apr 18, 2019
Training horses in the spring and summer can present some challenges. Learn how your horse’s body adapts to exercise training, how he acclimates to spring and summer weather conditions, and what you can do to help him perform at his best.
Read MoreGiving the Equine Heart Some Love
by Michelle N. Anderson, TheHorse.com Digital Managing Editor | Feb 14, 2019
As much credit as we give horses for their metaphorical hearts, the actual blood-pumping organs generally get far less attention than other bodily systems. Take an in-depth look at the cardiovascular exam, common cardiac abnormalities, and treatment options.
Read MoreAtrial Fibrillation in Horses has ‘Concerning’ Effects, Researchers Say
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 23, 2019
Researchers observed abnormally high heart rates and atypical heart beats in horses with atrial fibrillation, findings they said were surprising and scary.
Read MoreMonensin Poisoning in Horses: Clinical Signs and Outcomes
by Erica Larson | Jan 18, 2019
Some horses that consume monensin eventually recover—a few even return to work—but it hasn’t been clear how toxicity impacted their hearts and subsequent athletic performance. Here’s what researchers learned.
Read MoreFirst Cardiac Ablation in a Horse Successful
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Sep 8, 2018
Belgian veterinarians have successfully completed the first cardiac ablation—a procedure used to correct irregular heartbeats—performed in a horse. Diamant, a 5-year-old Norwegian show jumper, came through the four-hour operation with no difficulties.
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