Key result
Esmolol administration achieved a heart rate reduction of ≥20% in 46% of dogs and cats with tachycardia, with higher success rates in animals treated for toxicosis (P=0.006).
Why the study?
Indications and clinical response for dogs and cats treated with esmolol remained to be described.
Does esmolol reduce heart rate in dogs and cats with tachycardia?
Observational (n=28)
No
Does esmolol reduce heart rate in dogs and cats with tachycardia?
Esmolol is well tolerated and can successfully reduce heart rate in dogs and cats with tachycardia, particularly those with toxicosis.
Suggests esmolol may offer a well-tolerated rate control option for veterinary toxicosis.
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Verschoor‐Kirss et al. (2021) conducted an observational in Tachycardia (n=28). Esmolol was evaluated on Reduction in heart rate of 20% or greater. Esmolol administration achieved a heart rate reduction of ≥20% in 46% of dogs and cats with tachycardia, with higher success rates in animals treated for toxicosis (P=0.006).
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