DIAGNOSIS OF HEART FAILURE
DIAGNOSIS OF HEART FAILURE
When a dog or cat presents with signs of congestive heart failure (CHF), rapid and accurate diagnosis of the underlying heart disease is essential.
Mobile Pet Echo provides in-clinic echocardiography to help your veterinary team understand why heart failure has developed and how best to manage it.
Identifying the underlying cardiac disease to guide optimal treatment.
When Is Cardiac Imaging Indicated?
Echocardiography is recommended when a patient presents with clinical signs suggestive of congestive heart failure, including:
- Coughing or respiratory distress
- Pulmonary edema on thoracic radiographs
- Ascites or pleural effusion
- Exercise intolerance or weakness
- Acute decompensation in a known cardiac patient
In these cases, echocardiography is essential to confirm the diagnosis and determine the type and severity of heart disease.
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Common Cardiac Diseases Diagnosed
Congestive heart failure is not a diagnosis by itself – it is the consequence of an underlying cardiac condition.
Echocardiography allows us to:
• Identify the primary cardiac disease
• Evaluate chamber size and remodeling
• Assess systolic and diastolic function
• Evaluate valve structure and regurgitation
• Detect pericardial disease or cardiac masses
• Guide immediate and long-term treatment decisions
Echocardiography helps diagnose conditions such as:
• Degenerative mitral valve disease
• Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
• Pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade
• Congenital or acquired structural heart disease
In feline patients, common diagnoses include:
• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
• Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM)
• Atrial thromboembolism (ATE) risk assessment
• Other forms of myocardial disease
How It Works ?
Appointment Scheduling
If your regular veterinarian feels that a cardiac ultrasound (echocardiogram) is needed for your pet, they will contact Mobile Pet Echo directly to schedule the exam.
This ensures:
-The exam is truly indicated
- Coordination between your veterinarian and our service
- A smooth and simple process for you as a pet owner
You do not need to contact a referral hospital yourself
Our Services
Accurate diagnosis when it matters most !
EXPLORATION OF A HEART MURMUR
Understanding a detected murmur in an otherwise healthy patient
• Murmur detected during routine exam
• Puppies and kittens (innocent vs congenital)
• Adult or senior patients
• Pre-anesthetic cardiac assessmentDIAGNOSIS OF HEART FAILURE
When a dog or cat presents with signs of congestive heart failure (CHF), rapid and accurate diagnosis of the underlying heart disease is essential.
Mobile Pet Echo provides in-clinic echocardiography to help your veterinary team understand why heart failure has developed and how best to manage it.
SCREENING FOR HEREDITARY/DISEASE-PREDISPOSED CARDIAC CONDITIONS
Certain dog and cat breeds are genetically predisposed to specific cardiac disorders. Early detection – even before clinical signs develop – allows for timely management and improved long-term outcomes.