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Cardiovascular complications during equine anaesthesia: From pre‐anaesthetic assessment to recovery

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Summary Cardiac leiomyosarcoma is an exceptionally rare neoplasm in equids. The case report by Carroll et al. (2026; Equine Veterinary Education , 38, e686) in the October issue describes a mule that suffered fatal cardiovascular collapse during recovery, with post‐mortem examination revealing a cardiac leiomyosarcoma and severe pericardial effusion. This unusual case provides a basis for discussing broader aspects of equine anaesthesia, including the limited evidence for additional pre‐anaesthetic investigations in horses, the potential for unpredictable cardiovascular complications and the particularly hazardous nature of the recovery period.

Source: Equine Veterinary Education

DOI: 10.1111/eve.70199

Authors: P. M. C. Tomás, L. F. Louro

Institutions: University of Zurich, 21c Consultancy (United Kingdom)

Language: English

Topic: Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,760