Develop your knowledge and understanding of 3^rd degree atrioventricular block in horses. This is a one-part course that can also be taken as part of the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd degree AV blocks course bundle.

This module looks at pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and outcomes of 3^rd degree atrioventricular block in horses, including:
Cause - inflammatory or degenerative changes in the AV node; rarely in association with electrolyte or metabolic abnormalities, congenital, mediastinal lymphoma or rattlesnake envenomation.
Signs – severe exercise intolerance, frequent syncope.
Diagnosis – auscultation, ECG.
Treatment – pacemaker.
Prognosis – guarded.

Support and Resources 
This online module includes an e-Book with content from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Equis followed by a quiz leading to a personalized certificate. Written by some of the world's leading veterinarians, ensuring accuracy and depth of content.

This course was written and peer reviewed by:

• Karen Blissitt
• Christopher Brown
• Wendy Furness
• Lesley Young
• Nicole Menzies-Gow 

CPD Hours
This module is worth approximately 30 minutes of CPD.