title: Synchronous Diaphragmatic Flutter Secondary to Primary Hypoparathyroidism in a Dog.
abstract: A 3 yr old, spayed, female miniature mchnauzer was presented for rhythmic, spontaneous contractions of the abdominal wall and across the costal arches. The rate of contractions coincided with the heart rate and increased during exercise. The dog was diagnosed with primary hypoparathyroidism based on low plasma ionized calcium and serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) concentrations. Fluoroscopic exam confirmed the diagnosis of a synchronous diaphragmatic flutter. Treatment of the hypocalcemia led to resolution of the diaphragmatic flutter.
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Veterinary Medical Center The Ohio State University Columbus, OH.
authors.forename: Daniela
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Vrabelova
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Veterinary Medical Center The Ohio State University Columbus, OH.
authors.forename: Chen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gilor
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Veterinary Medical Center The Ohio State University Columbus, OH.
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Habing
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Veterinary Medical Center The Ohio State University Columbus, OH.
authors.forename: Karsten E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Schober
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Veterinary Medical Center The Ohio State University Columbus, OH.
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000863:Antacids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002117:Calcitriol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002119:Calcium Carbonate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002120:Calcium Channel Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006606:Hiccup / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D006996:Hypocalcemia / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary; D007011:Hypoparathyroidism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D010791:Phrenic Nerve
chemical_list: D000863:Antacids; D002120:Calcium Channel Agonists; D002117:Calcitriol; D002119:Calcium Carbonate