Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (equine)
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Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (equine)
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Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis is a genetic disorder that occurs in horses. It is also known as Impressive syndrome, after an index case in a horse named Impressive. It is an inherited autosomal dominant disorder that affects sodium channels in muscle cells and the ability to regulate potassium levels in the blood. It is characterized by muscle hyperexcitability or weakness which, exacerbated by potassium, heat or cold, can lead to uncontrolled shaking followed by paralysis. The mutation which
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Genetic disorder in Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, and Paint Horses
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperkalemic_periodic_paralysis_(equine)
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2023-01-04T04:07:41Z
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