Clinical studies on ECG and heart rhythm
Current research on heart rate monitoring, arrhythmia diagnostics and continuous ECG monitoring.
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Why heart rhythm monitoring matters
Cardiac arrhythmias can occur during anesthesia, surgical procedures,
and in critically ill patients. Continuous ECG monitoring enables early detection of arrhythmias and improves patient safety.
Comparison of a Small Single-Channel ECG Patch with a Standard 3-Lead Holter in Dogs
Schreiber A. et al.
This study compared a compact ECG patch system with a traditional Holter monitor over a 24-hour recording in dogs. The results showed good agreement between heart rate and rhythm data. Compact ECG systems can therefore represent a viable alternative for continuous monitoring.
Reference / Source
Mantovani M. et al. (2025)
Veterinary Sciences
DOI: 10.3390
2023
Latest study
2021
Comparison of Continuous In-Hospital ECG Monitoring and Holter Monitoring in Dogs with Ventricular Arrhythmias. Teslenko M. et al
This study investigated the agreement between continuous ECG monitoring in the clinic and Holter recordings. Holter monitoring identified additional arrhythmias that sometimes went undetected with short-term measurements. The results demonstrate the value of continuous heart rhythm monitoring.
Reference / Source
Teslenko M. et al. (2021)
Journal of Veterinary Cardiology
PubMed
2020
Association Between Cardiac Troponin I Concentration and Clinically Relevant Arrhythmias in Dogs After Trauma. Biddick T. et al.
This study compared oscillometric and Doppler-based blood pressure monitors with invasive reference measurements in dogs. The results showed that oscillometric devices can provide particularly reliable measurements for mean arterial pressure (MAP) and deep arterial pressure (DAP). The study supports the use of non-invasive blood pressure measurement in routine clinical practice.
Reference / Source
Vachon C. et al. (2014)
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
PubMed.
2010
Holter Monitoring in Dogs with Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease
Crosara S. et al.
This study investigated cardiac arrhythmias in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease using Holter monitoring. Arrhythmias occurred frequently and could be reliably detected by continuous ECG recording. The results underscore the importance of long-term cardiac rhythm monitoring.
Reference / Source
Crosara S. et al. (2010)
Journal of Veterinary Cardiology
PubMed
1994
Ventricular Arrhythmias in Dogs Undergoing Splenectomy
Marino D. et al.
This classic study investigated ventricular arrhythmias in dogs after splenectomy. Continuous ECG monitoring identified significantly more rhythm disturbances than brief, single measurements. The study demonstrates the importance of continuous cardiac monitoring in surgical patients.
Reference / Source
Marino D. et al. (1994)
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
PubMed
Key findings from the research
✔ Cardiac arrhythmias frequently occur during anesthesia or in critically ill patients.
✔ Continuous ECG monitoring improves the detection of clinically relevant arrhythmias
✔ Long-term recordings can reveal additional arrhythmias
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