Ventricular arrhythmias and sudden death(IVA)
Also known as: Inherited Ventricular Arrhythmia · Sudden Cardiac Death · Ventrikuläre Arrhythmie · Plötzlicher Herztod beim Hund · Rhodesian Ridgeback Inherited Ventricular Arrhythmia · …
Overview
What it is
This is an inherited heart condition affecting the cardiovascular system, where abnormal electrical signals originate in the lower chambers of the heart, known as the ventricles. These irregular heartbeats, called ventricular arrhythmias, disrupt the heart's normal pumping rhythm and prevent it from circulating blood effectively to the rest of the body.
How it presents
Symptoms like sudden weakness, exercise intolerance, or fainting spells typically appear between 3 and 24 months of age. In some cases, the condition can lead to sudden collapse or sudden cardiac death without any prior warning signs.
Treatment
The condition requires lifelong daily medication to control the heart rhythm, alongside regular veterinary cardiologist check-ups and heart monitoring. Managing this disease over a dog's lifetime typically costs between 2,000 and 7,000 EUR.
How it's tested
Labogen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch)(Labogen-Panel)
DNA testRassespezifisches DNA-Panel (Labogen / Laboklin) — bündelt alle relevanten Erbkrankheiten der Rasse in einem Test.
Issuing body: Labogen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Feragen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch)(Feragen-Panel)
DNA testRassespezifisches DNA-Panel (Feragen, Österreich) — gleiches Konzept wie Labogen.
Issuing body: Feragen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Embark Breed + Health Panel(Embark)
DNA testUS-Anbieter; 250+ genetische Erkrankungen + Abstammung. Anerkennung in DE/AT variiert je nach VDH-Verein.
Issuing body: Embark
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
MyDogDNA Panel(MyDogDNA)
DNA testGenoscoper-basiertes Panel (Mars Petcare). 200+ Erkrankungen + Rassenkomposition.
Issuing body: MyDogDNA
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Affected breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment costs. Actual costs depend on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ventricular arrhythmias and sudden death?
This is an inherited heart condition affecting the cardiovascular system, where abnormal electrical signals originate in the lower chambers of the heart, known as the ventricles. These irregular heartbeats, called ventricular arrhythmias, disrupt the heart's normal pumping rhythm and prevent it from circulating blood effectively to the rest of the body.
How is Ventricular arrhythmias and sudden death tested?
Tests currently in our database: Labogen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch), Feragen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch), Embark Breed + Health Panel, MyDogDNA Panel.
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.