Cardiology
Seeing a veterinarian with advanced expertise in diagnosing and treating cardiopulmonary conditions can help your pet achieve the best-possible heart and lung health—and that’s exactly what you’ll find at NorthStar VETS®.
The Cardiology Services We Provide
Our Cardiology Department provides a full range of cardiopulmonary diagnostic and treatment services. Our capabilities include:
- Comprehensive cardiac consultations
- Heart murmur evaluation
- Breed-specific screening for congenital and acquired heart disease
- Echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart)
- Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), a recording of the heart’s electrical activity
- Diagnosis of thoracic and pericardial neoplasia (abnormal tissue growth)
- Removal of fluid from the thorax, abdomen and pericardium
- Pre-treatment evaluation to determine if your pet'’s heart is healthy enough to withstand anesthesia or certain treatments for cancer or hyperthyroidism
- Minimally invasive interventional procedures such as balloon valvuloplasty and pacemaker implantation
The Heart and Lung Conditions We Treat
Among the most common conditions our veterinary cardiologists treat are:
- Congestive heart failure
- Pericardial and pleural space disease and neoplasia
- Pulmonary (lung) disease
- Congenital (present at birth) cardiac disease (patent ductus arteriosus, pulmonic stenosis, aortic stenosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy)
- Acquired (develops over time) cardiac disease (valvular insufficiency, dilated cardiomyopathy, muscle disorders, pericardial disease)
- Arrhythmias (heart rhythm disorders)
To Refer a Patient or Schedule a Consultation With Our Cardiology Department:
Pet Parents
Contact 609-259-8300 x1204 or cardiology@northstarvets.com to schedule your appointment and complete pre-consultation paperwork.
Referring Veterinarians
To make a referral or consultation, please call NorthStar VETS at 609-259-8300 or contact cardiology@northstarvets.com.
