Horses with atrial fibrillation (AF, disorganized electrical conduction and pumping of the atria) can have a difficult time with exercise. Scientists have shown that the condition influences the properties and blood flow in horses during treadmill exercise, which could explain this exercise intolerance. They published their findings in the August issue of Research in Veterinary Science.
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