Review on Avian Electrocardiogram

Abstract

The avian cardiovascular system is designed to match the high metabolic demand of birds and it comprises of a large heart, high heart rate, high cardiac output, and high blood pressure. These unique high-performance features of the avian heart enable birds to fly, run, or dive. However, pet birds often are compromised in their cardiovascular capabilities by restricted exercise, poor diet, and abnormal climate. These factors may predispose for cardiovascular disease in captive birds (Martine, 2005). Many times backyard poultry …