Cardiology

By automating measurements used to track heart enlargement, RadAnalyzer could help veterinarians detect changes in canine heart disease and make more informed treatment decisions.

At the 2026 AVMA Convention, Will P. Rausch, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), discussed where NT-proBNP fits in feline cardiomyopathy screening and why the test should be used as part of a broader diagnostic approach.

Pimobendan Chewable Tablets were approved by the FDA in 2024 for management of mild, moderate, or severe CHF caused by myxomatous mitral valve disease or dilated cardiomyopathy, as a concurrent therapy.

Learn some obstacles veterinary professionals face when trying to diagnose heart murmurs in their clinics in this dvm360 interview.

The event will be held August 28-30, 2026, featuring keynotes, hands-on labs, lunch-and-learn sessions, and more.

A prospective study found that escalating carvedilol to 150–200% of the standard dose safely relieved left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in cats that had not responded adequately to initial therapy.

What happens when a heart murmur goes unheard?

This new tool will help veterinary professionals detect, visualize, and then grade heart murmurs in canine patients.

Sonya Gordon, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM (Cardiology); and Carol Reinero, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Small Animal) will deliver morning lectures to kick off each day, while Bruce Nwadike, DVM, DACVS, MRCVS, presents workshops in orthopedic surgery.

WSU veterinarians implant a pacemaker to stop a Czech shepherd’s sudden collapses.

A small prospective study suggests dapagliflozin is well tolerated in dogs with heart disease and may influence oxidative biomarkers, though a clear natriuretic effect was not observed.

dvm360 has been delivering a wealth of content on various cardiology topics throughout February.

Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital heart defect that requires timely surgery.

During a recent recording of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Jonathan Goodwin, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology), and host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, explain the difference between syncope and seizure and how you can educate and help clients.

Proactive client education and regular physical examinations give veterinarians the opportunity to extend symptom-free time in cases of mitral valve disease, one of the most common cardiac diseases experienced by dogs.

Jonathan Goodwin, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology), shares what inspired him to pursue a career in veterinary cardiology, and what he finds most rewarding about it.

The approval broadens the drug's label, which already covers the management of mild to severe congestive heart failure in dogs with clinical myxomatous mitral valve disease or dilated cardiomyopathy.

Explore the intersection of veterinary and human cardiology, enhancing outcomes for both patients and clients through innovative surgical advancements.

Lisa Freeman’s team identified a urinary biomarker linked to phospholipidosis that may explain how pulse-rich diets contribute to dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs.

Research reveals a connection between pulse-rich diets and dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs, underscoring the importance of nutritional assessments in veterinary care.

These practical, case-focused sessions at Fetch Long Beach promise to deliver immediate, clinic-ready skills.

This groundbreaking achievement was made possible by veterinarians from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Veterinary Science.

The organization elected new officers and board members during its 2025 Triennial Heartworm Symposium.

Generic furosemide is used to help manage heart failure.