The Cardiology service investigates and provides medical and surgical care for animals with disease of the heart and blood vessels.
NEW Cardiology Assessments by a Specialist Cardiologist including consultation and echocardiogram for a fixed-price of £985.
Pets with heart conditions may display a range of clinical signs including difficulty in breathing, fainting, exercise intolerance and heart murmurs. If your veterinary surgeon suspects heart disease, he/she may recommend that your pet be seen by a Specialist for diagnosis.
The Cardiology service is run by Anne Kurosawa with Laurent Locquet with the support of Kitt Hunt. Anne and Laurent are Board-certified Cardiologists and American and European Specialists in Veterinary Cardiology.
Pets with all types of heart conditions are referred to our Cardiology service. The most common include heart murmurs, weakness or collapse, irregular heart rhythm and difficulties breathing. We understand that it can be worrying to learn that your pet has a heart problem. Fortunately, not all heart diseases are serious, so it is essential to perform a thorough investigation to determine the appropriate diagnosis.
What can I expect if my pet is referred to the Cardiology team (non-urgent, routine referral)?
During the first visit to the Cardiology service, we will start with a consultation and discussion with you as the pet owner so that we can choose the most appropriate diagnostic test to investigate the cause of the signs. Most diagnostic tests (i.e. echocardiogram, blood pressure evaluation, Holter monitor and radiographs) can be performed on the same day.
Diagnostic tests offered by our Cardiology service include:
- GE Vivid E95 2D and 4D Transthoracic and Transoesophageal Echocardiography
- 6-lead or 12-lead Electrocardiography (ECG)
- 24 hour Ambulatory ECG (Holter monitor)
- Implantable Loop Recorder
- Cardioversion
- Doppler Blood Pressure evaluation
- Digital Fluoroscopic Angiography
- Digital Radiography
- Multi-slice CT (including CT angiography)
What are common heart conditions in cats and dogs?
- Myxomatous mitral valve disease
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Patent ductus arteriosus
- Pulmonic stenosis
- Pericardial effusion
- Pacemaker implantation
Please visit our Additional Information page for more details on Cardiology Assessments. Also, please remember that your Consultant will be happy to answer any further questions you may have.
Placement of a Amplatz Canine Duct Occluder (ACDO)
A ACDO remains in place for life, here are photos of a puppy with a Patent Ductus Arteriosus - A condition where the opening between the two major blood vessels leading from the heart fails to close after birth - If a PDA isn’t closed then the dog will experience heart failure as the heart gets bigger and this is usually before a year old.
To see a video of this being undertaken please click here.
The puppy is being scanned for an investigation of a heart murmur.
