Why the study?
Can an implantable loop recorder be used to diagnose unexplained syncope in a cat?
Can an implantable loop recorder be used to diagnose unexplained syncope in a cat?
An implantable loop recorder can be utilized for investigating unexplained syncope in veterinary patients, specifically cats.
Should not yet change practice for feline syncope; leaves open need for prospective validation of implantable loop recorders.
The Reveal is an implantable loop recorder. It is increasingly being used in humans for the diagnosis of unexplained syncope where it is believed that cardiac arrhythmias may play a role, and may have great potential for investigating syncope in veterinary patients. The purpose of this report is to describe the first use of the device in the diagnosis of unexplained syncope in a cat.
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