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What to Expect During a Veterinary Cardiology Visit

A calm, step-by-step look at how a specialist evaluates your pet’s heart and explains the next options.

Veterinary cardiologist reviewing a heart ultrasound with a pet owner

A cardiology visit begins with your pet’s history, current symptoms, medications, and activity at home. We then perform a focused physical examination and explain which tests will provide the clearest answers.

Depending on the clinical question, testing may include echocardiography, an ECG, Holter monitoring, blood pressure, or thoracic radiographs. We review the findings with you in plain language and create a practical follow-up plan with your primary veterinarian.