Why the study?
Do different anesthetic protocols affect heart rate and heart rate variability in healthy dogs undergoing elective surgery?
Population
12 healthy client-owned dogs of various breeds (5 females, 7 males) undergoing elective surgery
Comparison
Four anesthetic protocols: alfaxalone, zolazepam… vs Comparison among the four anesthetic protocols
Design
Preclinical
Follow-up
20 min after administration
Authors
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Alfaxalone yields lowest HR and reduced LF/HF in dogs; leaves open clinical translation pending controlled trials.
Do different anesthetic protocols affect heart rate and heart rate variability in healthy dogs undergoing elective surgery?
Alfaxalone preserves cardiovascular function in dogs, suggesting it is a safe anesthetic choice for surgical procedures.
Pattanapon et al. (2018) studied this question.
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