Cardiology

Clarke Atkins, DVM, DACVIM (cardiology), says it's the right preventive led off by the right antibiotic. Do you do it every time with your canine patients?

This cheat sheet next to your ECG machine can cut down on your differential deliberation.

Each Veterinary Medicine Essentials package covers diagnostic steps, treatment plan guidance and the latest updates, plus resources to share with your entire veterinary team and your clients.

Feline heartworm has been diagnosed in all 50 states, and it was important enough the American Association of Feline Practitioners crafted an entire campaign about it. So why don't veterinary technicians talk about preventive care as much as we could?

Many people mistakenly think Doberman pinschers, which have stood alongside soldiers and police officers, arent in need of attention and affection. But being misunderstood isnt the breeds only dilemma. Here are five common Doberman pinscher problems veterinarians should know.

Human medicine serves as springboard for advancements in veterinary cardiology.

Have a change of heart-or your standard operating procedures-when it comes to helping patients with this debilitating cardiac disease.

Study suggests that heart enlargement may be predictor of sudden cardiac death in Doberman pinschers with dilated cardiomyopathy.

Rumple, a 2-year-old Havanese, undergoes a stenting procedure usually used in young human cardiac patients.

The UGA study seeks to extend life expectancy in affected cats through novel anticoagulant therapy.

Your heart sinks when a veterinary patient comes into your clinic with signs that could be related to dilated cardiomyopathy. Here's how to confirm that is what you are dealing with and some breed-specific factors that may come in to play.

UC Davis veterinary cardiologists diagnose third-degree AV block.

How to hear and feel your way to diagnosing murmurs in your veterinary patients.

Udon P is back in fine form after undergoing treatment for atrial fibrillation.

Murmurs may not only be limited to specific breeds or growing dogs.

The successful repair of this dog's heart defect had its origins in human health, with 'blue' babies.

Calming a pit bull's racing heart after exposure to this bronchodilator.

Tell owners to be on the lookout for this early indicator of worsening disease.

A look at some pointers for evaluating a cat for heart disease.In "Feline cardiology: A review of the basics," Jan Bright, DVM, MS, DACVIM (internal medicine, cardiology), discussed some of the peculiarities of feline cardiology and offered tips to keep in mind when evaluating feline patients with suspected heart disease.

A look at why iron deficiency anemia should be on a differential diagnosis list for all patients with unexplained microcytic anemia, how to diagnose the cause of this anemia, and how to treat these iron-deficient patients.

Veterinary parasitologists, practitioners discuss the latest on diagnostics, differentials and incidence rates.

Parasite seems dependent on this bacteria for survival, reproduction.

An overview of the highlights from the revised American Heartworm Society's canine and feline guidelines.

Dr. Sonya Gordon details the latest development in feline cardiology.