Affiliation:
1. Clinic of Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Slovak Republic
Abstract
The purpose of this case report is to describe and document a rare anatomical variation of a moderator band located in right ventricle of a stallion referred for cryptorchid castration. During routine pre-anesthetic echocardiography, a thick moderator band was detected crossing the right ventricle. No other cardiovascular abnormalities were identified. Anesthesia and recovery occurred uneventfully. This variation is important not only for anatomy but also for the evaluation of normal heart both during ultrasound and electrocardiographic examination.
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