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Muscle Diseases Flashcards

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Which of the following diseases on the 5 panel plus test for Quarter Horses and related breeds is related to the muscle?

a. glycogen branching enzyme deficiency
b. hereditary equine regional dermastenia
c. hyperkalemic periodic paralysis
d. myosin heavy chain mypoathy
e. malignant hyperthermia
f. polysaccharide storage myopathy

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A, C, D, E, F

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What is important to note about creatinine kinase in diagnosing muscle disease?

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takes awhile to increase

  • baseline sample
  • sample taken after 15 mins of exercise
  • another sample taken 4-6 hrs after
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What is myotonia?

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delayed relaxation or prolonged contraction of skeletal muscle following voluntary contraction or stimulation, leading to muscle fasciculations and weakness

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What is hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)? What breeds are predisposed?

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autosomal dominant mutation in SCN4A gene causes an abnormality in voltage-gated skeletal muscle Na channels, leading to increased muscle excitability

Western breeds: AQH, APH, Appaloosa

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What is the root cause of hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)?

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first identified in AQH stallion, Impressive —> all horses from his blood line are required to be tested and homozygotes are illegible for registration

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What is the pathophysiology of hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)?

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  • K intake or exercise followed by rest causes a small increase in extracellular K
  • light membrane depolarization opens Na channels with failure of abnormal channels to inactivate
  • persistent inward Na current increases intracellular Na, leading to sustained depolarization of cell membranes
  • K efflux causes even more extracellular increase
  • inactivation of normal Na channels causes loss of electrical excitability and paralysis
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What are 4 general triggers to hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)?

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  1. diet changes or fasting
  2. high K food, like alfalfa and molasses
  3. anesthesia, heavy sedation
  4. stress: trailer ride, cold, pregnancy, concurrent disease
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What extra sign is seen in foals with hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)?

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upper respiratory obstruction

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What are the initial and progressive signs of a hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP) episode?

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INITIAL - brief myotonia with prolapse of third eyelid, sweating, muscle fasciculations in the flank, neck, and shoulders

PROGRESSION - more generalize and associated with additional muscle groups and aggravated by stimuli, swaying, staggering, dog sitting, recumbency, tachycardia, tachypnea, stridor

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What 2 things are most commonly seen in patients with hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)?

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  1. hemoconcentration
  2. mild hyponatremia

hyperkalemia not always present!

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What are 4 causes of hyperkalemia in blood samples that can be confused with hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)?

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  1. delay before sample centrifugation = hemolysis
  2. EDTA sample
  3. acidosis, renal failure, severe rhabdomyolysis
  4. high intensity exercise
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What is the most reliable way of diagnosing hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)?

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genetic testing with 20-30 mane/tail hairs with roots

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What are the 3 major steps to hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP) prevention?

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  1. decrease potassium intake (<0.6-1.1% of total ration)
  2. increase potassium loss
  3. avoid triggers
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In what 3 ways can potassium intake be decreased in patients with hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)?

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  1. forage - let horses graze on grass with high water content, use later cuts of timothy or Bermuda grass hay
  2. grain - feed small meals of oats, corn, wheat, barley, and beet pulp more frequently, provide complete pelleted feed
  3. provide regular exercise
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What parts of the diet should be avoided in patients with hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)?

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  • alfalfa hay
  • first cutting hay
  • orchard grass
  • molasses
  • supplements
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How is potassium loss instigated in horses with hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)? What are 2 examples?

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diuretics that increase renal potassium loss (use may be restricted during competition)

  1. Acetazolamide
  2. Hydrochlorothiazide
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How can triggers of hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP) be avoided?

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  • minimize stress
  • provide regular exercise and small meals
  • avoid heavy sedation
  • prepare minor sedation to reduce stress associated with travel and veterinary visits
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What treatment is recommended in patients undergoing mild episodes of hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)?

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give grain and Karo syrup PO and walk the horse

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What 4 treatments are recommended for patients undergoing severe episodes of hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)?

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  1. facilitate potassium uptake into cells - IV dextrose +/- calcium gluconate or sodium bicarbonate
  2. raise membrane threshold potential - calcium gluconate
  3. facilitate potassium loss - Acetazolamide
  4. tracheotomy if in severe respiratory distress
20
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What affects the severity of signs associated with hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)?

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autosomal dominant - homozygous (NN) > heterozygous (Hh) - AQH, APH

  • hh = no signs
21
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What is glycogen branching enzyme deficiency (GBED)? What horses are affected?

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autosomal recessive mutation of GBE1 gene resulting in an accumulation of unbranched glycogen in tissues and inability to store glucose in tissues

AQH homozygotes get sick and die

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What are the 3 most common signs of glycogen branching enzyme deficiency (GBED)? What are some other signs?

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  1. abortion, still birth
  2. intermittent seizures
  3. muscle weakness

hypothermia, flexural deformities, collapse, ventilatory failure, cardiac arrhythmias, sudden death

23
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What are 3 signs on clinical pathology in horses with glycogen branching enzyme deficiency (GBED)?

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  1. persistent leukopenia
  2. intermittent hypoglycemia
  3. increased CK, AST, and GGT
24
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What gross and histologic pathology is seen in horses with glycogen branching enzyme deficiency (GBED)?

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GROSS = no changes

HISTO = PAS stain of affected skeletal muscle, heart, and liver show basophilic inclusions in skeletal and cardiac muscles (inclusions in branched glycogen take up stain)

25
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What horses get glycogen branching enzyme deficiency (GBED)?

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autosomal recessive in AQH

gg = death
- transient signs in Ng

26
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What are muscle cramps? What electrolyte abnormalities and parasites are affected?

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repetitive firing of a nerve and its motor unit causes muscle contracture due to the shortening of the sarcomere without depolarization

hypocalcemia - exhaustion syndrome, synchronous diaphragmatic flutter

Otobius megnini

27
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What is the most common cause of exhaustion in endurance horses? What are the 3 most common clinical signs?

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prolonged exercise in hot, humid weather causes increased sweating and important fluid losses of Na, K, Mg, Cl, and Ca

  1. dull, depressed, dehydrated
  2. increased TPR
  3. muscle stiffness and spasm
28
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How is exhaustion in endurance horses diagnosed?

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  • Hx, signs
  • electrolyte deficits - decreased K, Mg, Ca
  • alkalosis

early diagnosis to prevent further damage!

29
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How is exhaustion in endurance horses treated?

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  • stop exercising and cool down horse in shade or water and with fans
  • rehydration and correct losses
30
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What changes in behavior and attitude are expected in exhausted horses? What temperature is expected?

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  • stops during exercise and refuses to move
  • distress, depression
  • loss of interest in food and water
  • signs often persist after normal temperature is reached

104-107.6 F

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How is the cardiovascular and respiratory systems affected in exhausted horses?

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  • increased HR (>60 bpm after 30 min of rest)
  • hypovolemia, decreased CO
  • arrhythmias
  • shock, DIC

high RR > Hr

32
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What GI, muscular, and neurological signs are seen in exhausted horses?

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decreased GI sounds, ileus, colic

signs of rhabdomyolysis

synchronus diaphragmatic flutter

33
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What additional tests can be used to diagnosed exhaustion in endurance horses?

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  • evaluate dehydration
  • electrolytes and metabolic disorders
  • organ damage
34
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What causes synchronous diaphragmatic flutter (thumps)? What are some triggers?

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phrenic nerve fires in synchrony with atrial depolarization

  • prolonged exercise
  • hypocalcemia
  • transit, stress
35
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What are the 2 most common clinical signs associated with synchronous diaphragmatic flutter (thumps)?

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  1. diaphragm contracts with each heart beat
  2. audible “thump” heard with contraction in flank
36
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What 2 measurements are taken to diagnose synchronous diaphragmatic flutter? What are 3 ways of treatment?

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low ionized calcium and hypochloremic metabolic acidosis

  1. correct calcium (IV) and other imbalances
  2. electrolyte supplementation and dietary manipulation
  3. reduce dietary Ca before competition
37
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What are 5 common etiologies of hypocalcemia?

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  1. decreased absorption and increased losses
  2. inhibition of osteolysis
  3. lactating mares
  4. prolonged activity
  5. corticosteroids, transport, cantharidin toxicosis
38
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What are 4 clinical signs associated with hypocalcemia?

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  1. increased excitability
  2. increased muscle tone - stiff gate, rear limb ataxia, muscle fasciculations
  3. trismus, dysphagia, salivation, anxiety, profuse sweating, increased temperature
  4. tachycardia, dysrhythmias, SDF, convulsions, coma, death
39
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How is hypocalcemia diagnosed? What commonly affects this reading?

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decreased iCa

  • alkalosis = increased Ca binding
  • acidosis = decreased Ca binding
40
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What treatment is recommended for horses with hypocalcemia? How can it be prevented?

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20% calcium borogluconate (250-500 mL, 1:4) administered slowly while monitoring CV response —> discontinued if bradycardia or arrhythmia is caused

balanced diet and stress redution

41
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What parasite is associated with muscle cramping? What signs are seen?

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Otobius megnini

  • intermitted painful muscle cramps NOT associated with exercise (may look like colic)
  • horses can fall over when stimulated
  • appears normal between episodes
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What are 3 ways ear tick-associated muscle cramping is diagnosed?

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  1. percussion of pectorals, triceps, abdominal muscles, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus causes myotonic cramps
  2. muscle enzymes 400-100000
  3. ticks seen in external ear canal
43
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What 3 treatments are used for ear tick-associated muscle cramping?

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  1. local pyrethrin
  2. piperonyl butoxide - insect control
  3. acepromazine for muscle relaxation
44
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Which of the following diseases on the 5 panel plus test for Quarter Horses has an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern?

a. glycogen branching enzyme deficiency
b. hereditary equine regional dermastenia
c. hyperkalemic periodic paralysis
d. myosin heavy chain myopathy
e. malignant hyperthermia
f. polysaccharide storage myopathy

A

A. B

45
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Which of the following diseases is always fatal?

a. glycogen branching enzyme deficiency
b. hyperkalemic periodic paralysis
c. myosin heavy chain myopathy
d. malignant hyperthermia
e. polysaccharide storage myopathy

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A

46
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If a dam and a sire that are noth GBED carriers are bred, what are the chances to produce an offspring that shows clinical signs of GBED?

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autosomal recessive + Hh x Hh
= HH, Hh, Hh, hh

25%

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