Terminal atrial standstill with ventricular escape rhythm in a neonatal calf with acute diarrhea

Here we present a case of terminal atrial standstill with ventricular escape rhythm associated with hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis contributed to by diarrhea and lactate in a neonatal calf. This life-threatening arrhythmia disappeared and sinus rhythm was obtained by fluid therapy consisting of isotonic saline with NaHCO3 and epinephrine.

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Key words: Calf, terminal atrial standstill, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis

Terminal atrial standstill with ventricular escape rhythm in a neonatal calf with acute diarrhea

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Key words: Calf, terminal atrial standstill, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis,

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