Like humans, dogs and cats can be born with or acquire a variety of problems related to their heart. Veterinary Cardiologists diagnose and treat diseases of the cardiovascular system, which include the heart (valves, muscle, and electrical conduction system) and blood vessels . As a specialty referral service, the Cardiology Department at MLVS is committed to working with your veterinarian to communicate an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. Our board-certified veterinary cardiologist is equipped with advanced diagnostic imaging techniques to identify the heart disease suspected in your pet. The results from these cardiovascular tests are used to create a treatment plan specifically tailored to your pet’s condition.
Techniques employed by the MLVS Cardiology Department include the following:
- Echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart) with 2D imaging, color flow Doppler, and spectral Doppler
- Digital radiography (X-rays)
- Electrocardiography (ECG) – evaluation of the electrical activity of the heart
- Holter ECG monitoring
- Blood Pressure measurement
Common conditions diagnosed & treated by the MLVS Cardiology Department:
- Congestive heart failure
- Chronic degenerative valvular disease
- Cardiomyopathies (heart muscle diseases)
- Congenital heart defects
- Arrhythmias
- Pulmonary hypertension
Veterinary Heart Care in Devon, PA
If you are considering animal cardiologist services for your pet, please contact us or call (610) 947-1999 to schedule a consultation with us today.
