Cardiology

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.

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

Frank Bozelka, DVM, gives an inside look some of the take aways attendees received during his previous Fetch Nashville lecture

A study conducted by researchers Texas A&M showed proton pump inhibitors could increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy

This initial conditional approval is valid for 1 year with the potential for 4 annual renewals

Investigators examined owner-reported condition data for more than 27,000 dogs, and found the health of mixed-breed and purebred canines to be similar.

The drug from Cronus Pharma contains the same active ingredient as Boehringer Ingelheim's Vetmedin.

Identifying culprits of this allergic reaction to help veterinary teams save their patients’ lives

Unlocking insights into diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in small animal cardiology

Dogs with heart murmurs may experience coughing episodes, but dogs that cough may have heart murmurs. Despite a murmur, a dog’s cough might not be cardiac in origin. Then again, it could be. Differentiating the 2 is critical.

Findings reveal Irish wolfhounds eating nontraditional diets had significantly more VPCs compared to dogs eating traditional diets

Post-mortem assessed underlying triggers and substrate

Acquired cardiac disease can still be present in seemingly healthy Borzoi dogs

How the veterinary team approached the horse with this heart condition and an update on his recovery

Study results for RJB-01 (Rejuvenate Bio) were announced at the 26th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy.

Veterinarians can do a lot to treat this cardiac condition in their clinics by following the most updated clinical evidence.

In this interview, faculty member Dr Natalie Marks outlines measures a GP can take when in this position

A quick primer on diagnosing hypertension in cats

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by keeping your pet’s heart healthy

Liza W Rudolph, BAS, RVT, VTS (CP-CF, SAIM) explained the best practices of getting blood pressure measurements during the 2022 AVMA Convention

Systemic hypertension is a common finding in both canine and feline patients with serious potential sequelae.

High blood pressure silently weaponizes flowing blood, turning key organs into targets. By detecting the often subtle clues to its havoc, veterinarians can recognize cats and dogs at risk.

A large proportion of cats are at risk of sudden morbidity and mortality from silent heart disease. Choosing appropriate diagnostic tools can improve the veterinarian’s ability to diagnose cardiology conditions in asymptomatic pets.

They strive to create a novel gene therapy that stops MVD before it causes heart failure and reverses some or all heart damage

This chewable tablet is the first drug on the market for delaying the onset of Stage B2 preclinical myxomatous mitral valve disease in canines

During this interview at the Fetch dvm360® conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mariana Pardo, BVSc, MV, DACVECC, provided an answer to this question, plus shared more insight on veterinary CPR

3 articles detailing the ins and outs of heart disease in companion animals