What Does the Cardiology Clinical Service Provide?
What Does the Cardiology Clinical Service Provide?
Cardiac Screening
The cardiac screening package is for pets where a heart murmur has been detected but they are otherwise well in themselves, or for pets who have a family history of heart disease, but are otherwise well in themselves. This includes:
- Initial Consultation – 20 minutes (dogs only)
- Thorough review of clinical history
- Full physical assessment
- Echocardiography (ultrasound scan of the heart)
- Thoracic radiography (chest x-rays) if indicated
- Sedation if required for your pet (although the majority of pets will happily lie conscious for the ultrasound scan)
- Discussion regarding diagnosis and any treatment options if indicated
- Depending on each patient and the findings, the cardiology team may also recommend further test or investigations which they will discuss with you
Cardiac Investigations
Cardiac investigations are performed in any pet showing clinical signs of heart disease and include:
- Thorough review of clinical history
- Full physical assessment
- Echocardiography (ultrasound scan of the heart)
- Thoracic radiography (chest x-rays) if indicated
- Electrocardiograph [(ECG) used to measure the heart’s electrical activity, rate and rhythm]
- Blood pressure measurement
- Blood profile including full haematology and biochemistry
- Sedation if required for your pet (although the majority of pets will happily lie conscious for the ultrasound scan)
- Discussion regarding diagnosis and any treatment options if indicated
The cardiology team will arrange any follow up consultations if needed, to ensure the best case continuity possible for you and your pet.
What Cases Can We See?
What Cases Can We See?
The Cardiology Clinical Service sees a wide range of cardiological conditions including:
- Myxomatous mitral valve disease
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Restrictive cardiomyopathy
- Pericardial effusion
- Cardiac neoplasia
- Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic congestive heart failure
- Feline arterial thromboembolism
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Health screening
- Some congenital disorders
This list is not exhaustive and if you feel your pet may benefit from our Cardiology service, please ask your vet to speak to our team, or call the practice so we can advise further.
Equipment
Equipment
The cardiac team has access to a range of specific equipment, including:
- Echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound) including spectral and colour Doppler
- Digital thoracic radiography
- ECG recording
- Ambulatory Holter (24-hour ECG) monitoring
- Non-invasive blood pressure
Prices
Prices
Our prices are usually significantly lower than at specialist referral centres and so can be a good option for clients and pets who cannot proceed with full specialist referral.
If you are interested in knowing more about the prices involved please do give our reception team a call or pop them an email at reception@wheelhousevets.co.uk.
Booking An Appointment
Booking An Appointment
If you are already a Wheelhouse client, please discuss this with your usual vet, who can arrange for you to be seen by the Cardiology clinical service.
If you are not already registered with the Wheelhouse Vets, then please contact your usual vet to request an appointment with our Cardiology clinical service.
A member of our team will then give you a call to book your appointment.