ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: Missing Heart Beats

Re: Missing Heart Beats

Gwen Dluehosh (dluehosh@vt.edu)
Wed, 30 Apr 1997 15:35:56 +0600

HOld on wendy- she might have a normal rhythm of a fit horse here- they
develop blocks and will skip a beat, especially when exceptionally fit. This
is acceptable and even good! What happens is they are so fit their hearts
are beating more than enough blood and oxygen to the muscles at rest that
the heart can occasionally rest and skip a beat.
Gwen
A
>Missing heart beats is bad. All animals should have a steady rhythm
>at all times. A horse that is in good condition will have a slower
>and "bigger" heart beat. The heart will pump more blood per beat
>that a horse that is in not so good condition.
>
>When an animal start missing beats is could be caused by one of many
>factors. Electrolyte imbalance is one cause. The heart won't be
>getting the correct electric signals that says beat.
>
>If your horse is doing this, I'd get the vet out, or go to the vet
>hospital and get an EKG done. Find out exactly what is going on.
>
>--
>Wendy
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