Colorado Veterinary Specialists & Animal ER

Veterinary Cardiology: the management of arrhythmias, congenital heart diseases, acquired diseases and heart related respiratory distress:

Dr. Carrie Ginieczki will work with you and your regular veterinarian to provide the specialized care your pet needs.

Some common heart  and breathing problems and diseases are listed below along with prognoses and treatment options. Naturally your pet’s care will be tailored, but hopefully these articles will answer some questions for you.

• Atrial Fibrillation
• Supraventricular Tachycardia
• Ventricular Tachycardia
• Heart Block
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
• Pulmonic Stenosis
• Subaortic Stenosis
• Ventricular Septal Defects
• Tetralogy of Fallot
• Mitral and Tricuspid Dysplasia
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• Dilated Cardiomyopathy
• Mitral Valve Insufficiency
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Pleural Effusion

Diagnostics

• Bronchoscopy/Tracheoscopy
• Contrast Radiography
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Echocardiogram
• Electrocardiogram
• Digital Thoracic Radiography
• Tracheal Wash/Bronchoalveolar Lavage
• Ultrasonography

Helpful Links

• OFA Cardiac Congenital Disease Database
• Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
• American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine