Electrocardiographic profile of red-eared sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans)

Date

6-2015

Degree

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

College

College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Emilia A Lastica-Temura

Co-adviser

Karlo Romano B. Gicana

Abstract

Electrocardiograms were obtained from 24(male=7 female=17) non-anesthetized apparently healthy red-eared slider turtles (Trachemysscriptaelegans) in order to establish reference ranges. Electrodes were placed using typical 4-axis placement. Results revealed heart rate (HR) of 21.32?83.38 beats per minute P wave duration of 0-0.19mS and amplitude of 0.05-0.12mV. The duration of the QRS complex was 0.07-0.17mS. The amplitude of the R wave was 0.1-0.53mV. The duration of the T wave was 0.03-0.35mS and the amplitude of the T wave was 0.05-0.17mV. HR decreased with increasing weight, width, and girth. R-wave height is significantly higher in females versus males. Weight, length and girth have positive correlation with different ECG waveforms.

Language

English

Location

UPLB College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2015 V4 Y33

Document Type

Thesis

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