Hearts matter - Cardiology for the competition horse Heptology Presented by Jennifer Willcox

Presented by Jennifer Willcox

Advisory Board Member

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Matthews University School of Veterinary Medicine

15:45-16:45

Hearts matter - Cardiology for the competition horse Heptology Presented by Jennifer WillcoxAs an elite athlete, the cardiovascular system of the horse is well adapted to meet the requirements of exercise. However, exercise induced cardiac remodelling may not always be benign. This presentation will discuss the physiology of the athletic heart and its adaptations to exercise as well as the common ways in which cardiac disease leads to poor performance. Overview of cardiac physiology and its relevance in the equine athlete Explain how cardiac