Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Echocardiography. Congenital heart disease.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 1985
- Authors:
- Bonagura, J D & Herring, D S
Plain-English summary
Echocardiography is a special ultrasound test that helps veterinarians see the heart's structure and function. It can identify problems with the heart that pets are born with, known as congenital heart disease. By combining the results from this test with other clinical information, vets can usually make a diagnosis without needing to do any invasive procedures. In some cases, a special type of echocardiography using contrast can help show how blood flows inside the heart. Overall, this method is effective for diagnosing heart issues in pets.
Abstract
Echocardiography can be used to identify malformations of the heart and to assess the degree of cardiac compensation that occurs with congenital heart disease. Integration of clinical and ultrasound data will generally allow a diagnosis to be made noninvasively. Contrast echocardiography may delineate intracardiac shunting.
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