Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital (MVRH)
Cardiology
Our cardiologist will work in conjunction with you and your regular veterinarian to provide the comprehensive care your pet needs.
While some cardiac conditions may be serious, many heart diseases are manageable on an outpatient basis and allow for a good quality of life. Early diagnosis and effective treatment will increase your pet’s opportunity to live a normal life.
Pets that exhibit any of the following symptoms may benefit from a cardiac evaluation:
Heart murmur
Shortness of breath or breathing problems
Chronic cough
Heart arrhythmia (irregular heart beat)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Congenital heart defects
Fainting
Fluid accumulation in chest or abdomen
Exercise intolerance
Pets at risk for anesthesia may also be evaluated by our cardiologist to assess possible risk to develop the most appropriate treatment plan.
Diseases & Conditions Treated
Asthma and Bronchitis
Atrial Fibrillation
Congestive Heart Failure
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Feline Hypertensive Heart Disease
Heart Block
Hyperthyroidism Associated Cardiomyopathy
Mitral and Tricuspid Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonic Stenosis
Subaortic Stenosis
Supraventricular & Ventricular Tachycardia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Ventricular Septal Defects
Diagnostics
Computed Tomography (CT)
Echocardiogram
Electrocardiogram
Event Recorder & Holter Monitor
Fluoroscopy
Radiography (X-Rays)
Ultrasound