This type of imaging is essential for the diagnosis and monitoring of many cardiac conditions and helps guide appropriate medical management.
Common indications include:
- Heart murmurs
- Suspected congenital heart disease
- Investigation of coughing, exercise intolerance, or collapse
- Assessment of cardiomegaly seen on radiographs
- Monitoring progression of known cardiac disease
- Screening of predisposed breeds
Examinations typically include two-dimensional imaging, M-mode measurements, and colour/spectral Doppler assessment of blood flow.
