Possible normokalemic variant of hyperkalemic periodic paralysis in two horses. Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HPP), characterized by intermittent episodes of muscle fasciculations, profound muscle weakness, and hyperkalemia, has been described in Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, and Paints. In previous reports, the hallmark of this syndrome has been the development of hyperkalemia during each episode. Two affected horses had episodes of paralysis without associated hyperkalemia, demonstrating that normokalemia during an episode otherwise consistent with HPP does not eliminate HPP as a diagnosis. This clinical presentation appeared to be a variant of HPP.

published proceedings

  • J Am Vet Med Assoc

author list (cited authors)

  • Stewart, R. H., Bertone, J. J., Yvorchuk-St Jean, K., Reed, S. M., & Neil, W. H.

citation count

  • 12

complete list of authors

  • Stewart, RH||Bertone, JJ||Yvorchuk-St Jean, K||Reed, SM||Neil, WH

publication date

  • August 1993