Colour doppler assessment of intracardiac blood flow
Accurate assessment of left ventricular volumesThis 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.
