Longitudinal analysis of echocardiographic and cardiac biomarker variables in dogs with atrial fibrillation: The optimal rate control in dogs with atrial fibrillation II study
Abstract Background Rate control (RC; meanHRHolter ≤ 125 bpm) increases survival in dogs with atrial fibrillation (AF).The mechanisms remain unclear.Hypothesis/Objectives Investigate echocardiographic and biomarker differences between RC and non‐RC (NRC) dogs.Determine if changes post‐anti‐arrhythmic drugs (AAD) predict successful RC