Image courtesy Kendra Freeman Presentation A 12-year-old female spayed golden retriever 12 hours post splenectomy for hemoabdomen. 1) What percentage of canines will develop ventricular premature contractions after a splenectomy? a) 20 percent b) 40 percent c) 60 percent d) 80 percent 2) Splenic rupture is a risk factor for development of this arrhythmia? a) True b) False 3) The immediate treatment of choice for persistent tachycardia and hemodynamic instability is: a) Lidocaine b) Sotolol c) Mexiletine Check your answers on page 2.
