Cardiology / IVG Hospitals

Cardiology

This service is available at:
Bulger Veterinary Hospital
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
IVG MetroWest
Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital

The cardiology department will work in conjunction with you and your regular veterinarian to provide the comprehensive care your pet needs. Our board-certified specialists have extensive training in all aspects of heart disease and employ the most sophisticated diagnostic techniques to every case.

Management of Arrhythmias, Congenital Heart Diseases, Acquired Diseases and Respiratory Distress including:

• Atrial Fibrillation
• Supraventricular Tachycardia
• Ventricular Tachycardia
• Heart Block
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
• Pulmonic Stenosis
• Subaortic Stenosis
• Ventricular Septal Defects
• Tetralogy of Fallot
• Mitral and Tricuspid Dysplasia
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• Hyperthyroidism Associated Cardiomyopathy
• Feline Hypertensive Heart Disease
• Dilated Cardiomyopathy
• Mitral Valve Insufficiency
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Asthma
• Pleural Effusion

Diagnostics

• Bronchoscopy/Tracheoscopy
• Contrast Radiography
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Echocardiogram
• Electrocardiogram
• Event Recorder & Holter Monitor
• Digital Thoracic Radiography
• Fluoroscopy
• Tracheal Wash/Bronchoalveolar Lavage
• Ultrasonography

Helpful Links

• OFA Cardiac Congenital Disease Database
• Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
• American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine