Digital phonocardiography of cardiac arrhythmias in dogs – Preliminary experiences

Abstract Electronic stethoscopes and digital phonocardiograms (DPCGs) can be applied when diagnosing cardiac murmurs, but their use for arrhythmias is not described in veterinary medicine. Data of 10 dogs are presented this preliminary study, demonstrating the applicability these techniques. Although number artefacts amount baseline noise produced by two digitising systems used did differ, Welch Allyn Meditron system or similar ones capable simultaneous recording electrocardiograms (ECGs) DPCGs provide a better option clinical research education, whilst 3M Littmann 3200 might more suitable everyday settings. A combined with phonocardiogram ECG, especially wireless transmission, solution future.