Cardiology

Melissa Evans, CVT, LVT, VTS (ECC), discussed challenges with feline heart conditions in a dvm360 interview at the 2025 Fetch Kansas City conference.

No prior successful cases of VSD corrections have been documented in veterinary literature.

The virtual hypertrophic cardiomyopathy protocol is available to cat owners across 20 US states.

Joshua Stern, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Cardiology), explains the life-threatening condition in a dvm360 interview.

Sirolimus delayed-release tablets (felycin-CA1; PRN Pharmacal) have conditional approval from the FDA.

William Rausch, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), explains that torsemide offers at least equivalent efficacy to furosemide in canine CHF while significantly reducing short-term mortality/worsening events by approximately 50%.

The transcatheter edge-to-edge repair procedure is a minimally invasive treatment for mitral regurgitation.

Amanda Shelby, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia; Analgesia), shares a common anesthesia pitfall

Fluid in the lungs can lead to serious consequences for patients with the condition.

Amanda Shelby, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia; Analgesia), urges clinicians to "read between the lines" of anesthetic cases to improve their diagnostic and treatment skills

When it comes to discussing surgery with clients, transparency is crucial

Amanda Shelby, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia; Analgesia), outlines how an ECG’s electrical data must be interpreted alongside clinical signs, as it does not necessarily reflect the heart’s mechanical performance

Brian J. Sutherland, DVM, DACVS-SA, shares the differences between palliative procedures and definitive procedures in this interview with dvm360

These natural and pharmaceutical therapies aid by reducing the reabsorption of sodium and water

Congestive heart failure in cattle has become more prevalent in recent years

Vetmedin Solution from Boehringer Ingelheim is indicated for treatment of cases caused by myxomatous mitral valve disease or dilated cardiomyopathy and is the first oral solution approved by the FDA for this use in dogs

Pinfenon (S) has been found to decrease levels of atrial natriuretic peptide in dogs, helping to reduce heart strain

Investigators developed an artificial intelligence algorithm that can discover and grade heart murmurs

In these videos, heart disease experts share insights about different aspects of cardiac care.

Seven key points for handling emergency situations with skill and confidence were covered in the day 3 keynote at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Atlantic City.

Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ, provides an overview of the 4 current classifications of heart disease

Texas A&M cardiologists saved a beloved border collie from a third-degree atrioventricular block

Atlantic Veterinary College is investigating the use of a commonly prescribed children’s medication to treat these cardiac tumor canine patients

Three recipients were awarded this year, plus more information on the link between canine DCM and grain-free dog food

The history of diuretics and furosemide