Arrhythmias

Question 1

What is the reoccurrence rate of AF in horses postcardioversion?

Answer 1

The recurrence rate of 39% at 1 year after cardioversion in horses with a first AF episode is higher compared to reported recurrence rates in earlier studies, although a recurrence rate of 45% has previously been reported in horses with an AF duration longer than 1 month.

Question 2

According to the Decloet study on risk factors for the occurrence of arrhythmias in horses, what are factors which are factors which increase the risk of reoccurrence of AF in horses