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Ep 29 - EPM Continued with Dr Colton Ramstrom: Diagnosing
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, Dr. Colton Ramstrom joins Dr. Alberto Rullan as they delve into the complexities of diagnosing Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) through a real-life case. They focus on navigating the intricate process of diagnosing this neurological disease, including the necessary steps, challenges, and considerations.
In this episode you’ll learn about:
• What the steps are involved in diagnosing EPM.
• The importance of consistent clinical exams and the limitations of bloodwork, which only indicates previous exposure to the pathogen rather than active disease.
• What the role of antibodies has in detecting past exposure, explained through a simple analogy by Dr. Alberto Rullan.
• The use of a CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) tap to obtain critical information about inflammation or infection, and the methods for safely performing this procedure.
If you’d like to learn even more or have any further questions regarding EPM Diagnosing, visit https://www.albertorullan.com/ for more information! Be sure to subscribe, follow and rate this podcast- we appreciate immensely! See you back here next week for more helpful tips and guidance on improving the mindful care of your horse’s health!
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