<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> Mitral valve (MV) disease is the most important valvular condition affecting athletic performance in horses. Twenty and 22 years old Thoroughbred Stallions used for breeding had suffered from increased respiratory and heart rate, poor performance and incomplete ejaculate release during covering, since three months ago. Cardiac examination projected irregular cardiac rhythm after a halt and an early-mid-systolic murmur.Mitral regurgitation (MR) and valvular changes were visible on echocardiography. Also volume overload of the Left Atrium (LA) and Left Ventricle (LV) were observed. Color Flow Doppler echocardiography confirmed moderate mitral valve regurgitation. A band-like fibrous and nodular degeneration of the left coronary leaflet was present. There was minimal secondary left ventricular remodeling of the apex of the left ventricle due to chronic volume overload.The therapeutic attempts included Quinapril and Furosemide. In these cases, normally no structural effect could be achieved, but clinical improvement and successful covering sessions were obtained, and when the therapy was terminated, clinical problems reappeared. In conclusion, in horses with MR, early diagnosis and appropriate therapy with Quinapril promises a reasonable performance.</abstract>

Mitral valve (MV) disease is the most important valvular condition affecting athletic performance in horses. Twenty and 22 years old Thoroughbred Stallions used for breeding had suffered from increased respiratory and heart rate, poor performance and incomplete ejaculate release during covering, since three months ago. Cardiac examination projected irregular cardiac rhythm after a halt and an early-mid-systolic murmur.Mitral regurgitation (MR) and valvular changes were visible on echocardiography. Also volume overload of the Left Atrium (LA) and Left Ventricle (LV) were observed. Color Flow Doppler echocardiography confirmed moderate mitral valve regurgitation. A band-like fibrous and nodular degeneration of the left coronary leaflet was present. There was minimal secondary left ventricular remodeling of the apex of the left ventricle due to chronic volume overload.The therapeutic attempts included Quinapril and Furosemide. In these cases, normally no structural effect could be achieved, but clinical improvement and successful covering sessions were obtained, and when the therapy was terminated, clinical problems reappeared. In conclusion, in horses with MR, early diagnosis and appropriate therapy with Quinapril promises a reasonable performance.

Mitral Valve Regurgitation in two Thoroughbred Stallions

Türkiye Jokey Kulübü, Hayvan hastanesi, Ankara, Türkiye

Ankara Üniversitesi, Veteriner İç Hastalıklar, Ankara, Türkiye

Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi, Veteriner İç Hastalıklar, Samsun, Türkiye

Acta Veterinaria

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Mitral valve (MV) disease is the most important valvular condition affecting athletic performance in horses. Twenty and 22 years old Thoroughbred Stallions...

Mitral Valve Regurgitation in two Thoroughbred Stallions

Published Online: Jun 28, 2016

Page range: 271 - 278

Received: Aug 04, 2015

Accepted: Dec 04, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/acve-2016-0024

Keywords
Age, Echocardiography, Horse, Mitral Valve, Quinapril

© by Duygu Dalğin

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Mitral Valve Regurgitation in two Thoroughbred Stallions

Published Online: Jun 28, 2016

Page range: 271 - 278

Received: Aug 04, 2015

Accepted: Dec 04, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/acve-2016-0024

KeywordsAge, Echocardiography, Horse, Mitral Valve, Quinapril

© by Duygu Dalğin

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
Age, Echocardiography, Horse, Mitral Valve, Quinapril