Efeitos da acepromazina no eletrocardiograma de cães clinicamente saudáveis

Abstract

Studies on the effect of Acepromazine on the electrocardiogram are clinically relevant, since the use of this tranquilizer can facilitate electrocardiographic recording without, however, changing the analyzed parameters. The cardiovascular effects of Acepromazine on the electrocardiogram were assessed. Nine healthy dogs were used which, after previous clinical examination, were submitted to Acepromazine tranquilization. The electrocardiographic exam was obtained before the procedure (control) and fifteen minutes after sedation. A significant decrease in heart rate was observed when using the three doses (0.05, 01 and 0.2 mg / kg).