Cornell University Equine Seminar Series - Help! My Vet Heard Irregular Heartbeats: What Does that Mean?

The Cornell Equine Hospital and Cornell Cooperative Extension are proud to host the Equine Seminar Series. These monthly virtual talks are presented by equine experts on important equine health and management topics.

“Help! My Vet Heard Irregular Heartbeats: What Does that Mean?” Presented by Katharyn Mitchell, BVSc, PhD, Dip ACVIM (LAIM), Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Clinical Sciences

Dr. Mitchell’s presentation will discuss common reasons for horses to have an irregular heart rhythm, otherwise known as an arrhythmia. She will talk about when these arrhythmias should be investigated, safety considerations for horses with arrhythmias, especially during exercise, and what arrhythmia treatments are currently available.