While your family veterinarian can diagnose and treat many health issues with great effectiveness, some conditions require specialized assessment, diagnostics, and care to increase the chance of an ideal outcome for your pet.
The board-certified cardiologist at our Stroudsburg veterinary hospital is trained to diagnose and treat cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) disease in pets. This includes a wide range of disorders from congestive heart failure to cardiomyopathy, cardiac tumors, and more.
This type of specialist has advanced training in animal heart and circulatory systems. To become a board-certified veterinary cardiologist, a veterinarian typically completes a one-year internship before taking extensive specialized training in an approved residency training program (usually 3 to 5 years).
During your appointment, the cardiologist will conduct a complete and thorough examination of your pet. Based on these findings, additional tests will be discussed.
Your animal's health history and current medications will also be reviewed. Depending on your pet's condition, diagnostic testing may include:
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