Cardiology
Thoracic Radiology in the Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease in Dogs
Thoracic radiography is a test of choice for detection of congestive heart failure, but echocardiography is required to obtain a definitive diagnosis of congenital heart disease.Cardiology
Multimodal Management of Recurrent Congestive Heart Failure in a Dog With Dilated Cardiomyopathy
A multimodal, targeted approach to medication choices successfully addressed recurrent CHF and associated electrolyte derangements in this dog with right-sided CHF secondary to DCM.Cardiology
Degenerative Valve Disease: Classification, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Mitral Regurgitation
DVD is the most common heart disease in dogs. Prognosis is unpredictable as most early stages never progress, although advanced stages yield poor outcomes.Cardiology
Feline Arterial Thromboembolism
Arterial thromboembolism is an acute or peracute condition that results from embolization of a thrombus within a peripheral artery. Take a closer look at the signs, diagnosis, and management of this often fatal disease.Cardiology
UF College of Veterinary Medicine to Launch Open Heart Program
UF’s College of Veterinary Medicine will launch an open heart surgery program for dogs, the only fully functional program of its kind in the U.
Cardiology
Researchers Pioneer Use of New Technique to Treat Life-Threatening Heart Arrhythmias in Dogs
Researchers have developed a new treatment for dogs with a rare, but life-threatening, arrhythmia.
Anesthesiology
Sedation for Cats with Cardiovascular Disease
Cats represent a large part of the US pet population; as of 2012, the approximately 74.
Cardiology
Pimobendan and Heart Disease
Pimobendan is a benzimidazole-pyridazinone derivative, labeled for use in dogs to manage congestive heart failure (CHF) resulting from dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) or degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) in the United States.
Cardiology
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs
Congestive heart failure in dogs is a syndrome that can be addressed through acute of chronic treatment.