Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty
Veterinary Cardiology
Cardiology
The goal of the Cardiology Service team at Mission Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (MVES) is to improve the quality and length of life for animals with heart disease. We offer a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for animals with heart disease and heart failure. Our team consists of a veterinarian who has completed an additional four years of training in veterinary cardiology and one dedicated cardiology technician. We offer outpatient cardiology appointments and also provide in-house consultations for patients seen through other services at MVES. We also offer overnight hospitalization when necessary.
What are the typical reasons for Cardiology appointments/consultations?
Second-opinion evaluation of animals with a heart murmur
Diagnostic evaluation for pets with signs of suspected cardiac disease, such as difficulty breathing or collapse
Assessment of heart disease severity or progression
Management of congestive heart failure
Diagnosis/management of abnormal cardiac rhythms
What tests & services do we offer?
Echocardiography
Electrocardiography (ECG)
Chest radiographs (X-rays)
Blood pressure monitoring
Comprehensive laboratory evaluation (bloodwork, urinalysis, fluid analysis)
“Taps” for fluid removal (abdominocentesis, thoracocentesis, pericardiocentesis)
Holter and Event monitoring (long-term ambulatory ECG monitoring)
