title: Evaluation of the equine cardiovascular system.
abstract: A thorough examination of the cardiovascular system is an integral part of a physical examination in the horse. The normal equine cardiovascular parameters are discussed, with an emphasis on auscultatory findings. The availability and application of other diagnostic techniques are discussed based upon findings of the physical examination.
mesh_terms: D000790:Angiocardiography / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000662:veterinary; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004452:Echocardiography / Q000662:veterinary; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D006326:Heart Auscultation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D006337:Heart Murmurs / Q000662:veterinary; D006339:Heart Rate; D006347:Heart Sounds / Q000145:classification; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male; D010173:Palpation / Q000662:veterinary