| Autor: |
Chin-Chia Kuo, I-Ping Chan, Cheng-Hung Lai |
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Veterinary Record Open; Dec2022, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p1-8, 8p |
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Background: Evaluation of cardiac function is an integral part of clinical examination of chelonians. However, information about electrocardiography (ECG) in turtles and tortoises is limited and fragmentary. Its application is limited due to the lack of ECG reference values. This study aimed to compare specific ECGparameters using non-invasive methods in the Asian box turtle Cuora flavomarginata (CF) and the Asian yellow pond turtle Mauremys mutica (MM). Methods: We included 116 clinically healthy and conscious turtles. Two non-invasive methods, using adhesivepatchesor crocodile clips, forECGwere appliedwherepossible. The ambient temperature was within the preferred optimum temperature zone of both species. We used specific digital ECGmonitoring equipment to record the ECGdata and analysed the data using specific software. Results: The MM group showed better ECG quality and lower heart rate than the CF group. Comparing both methods, the adhesive patches method yielded higher ECG quality in the CF group, while the crocodile clips method yielded higher ECG quality in the MM group. Conclusions: The study population was selected as presumed healthy turtles; the presence of systemic or cardiac disease could not be excluded completely due to limited investigation. Both ECG methods were clinically potentially useful for obtaining ECG parameters; the ECG quality was influenced by the method used. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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