Cardiology

Overview
A healthy heart is central to your pet’s vitality. At LeelaVet Hospital, our veterinary cardiology service is dedicated to the early detection, diagnosis, and long-term management of heart conditions in dogs and cats. Whether it’s a new murmur in a puppy, persistent coughing in a senior dog, or a cat with sudden weakness, our cardiac specialists are here to provide compassionate and effective care.
Heart conditions in pets often go unnoticed until they become severe. Our team uses advanced diagnostic tools—including ECG, ECHO, and thoracic imaging—to uncover subtle signs of cardiovascular disease and tailor lifelong management plans.
Our Cardiology Services
Electrocardiography (ECG)
Captures the heart’s electrical rhythm to diagnose arrhythmias, conduction defects, or the effects of medications and systemic illnesses.
Echocardiography (ECHO)
A specialized cardiac ultrasound that provides real-time, detailed imaging of heart chambers, valves, and blood flow. Essential for diagnosing:
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Mitral valve disease
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Dilated or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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Congenital heart defects
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Pericardial effusion
Thoracic Radiography
Digital chest X-rays evaluate heart size, pulmonary circulation, and detect fluid buildup in the lungs.
Cardiac Biomarker Testing
Includes NT-proBNP and Troponin tests, aiding in early detection of heart failure and myocardial injury.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Hypertension can exacerbate heart conditions. We offer accurate, stress-minimized BP readings for pets.
Long-Term Heart Disease Management
We provide tailored treatment plans involving medications, diet adjustments, and activity modifications for chronic heart failure, arrhythmias, and structural conditions.
Why LeelaVet for Cardiac Care?
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✪ Early diagnosis saves lives and improves quality of life
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✪ Cat-friendly and dog-calming exam environments
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✪ Collaboration with internal medicine and anesthesiology for safe surgical planning
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✪ Digital integration of imaging and lab results
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✪ Ongoing support and education for pet parents
We don't just treat conditions—we build lifelong heart health plans for your beloved companion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Coughing, labored breathing, lethargy, fainting, exercise intolerance, or abdominal swelling.
Some are congenital (from birth), while others develop with age, infections, high blood pressure, or other diseases.
Through physical exams, ECG, ECHO, chest X-rays, and sometimes blood tests or cardiac biomarkers.
ECG measures electrical activity and rhythm; ECHO shows heart structure and blood flow in real time.