Eagle Animal Hospital
Echocardiogram Benefits
Early detection of various health conditions
Allows for proper diagnosis of health conditions
Informs your veterinarian on which treatment methods to consider
Ideal for dogs and cats of all ages
Non-invasive diagnostic test
Cardiac Ultrasound For Your Pet's Heart Health
At Eagle Animal Hospital and Pet Resort, we’re dedicated to providing our canine and feline patients with the very best care using the most innovative technologies available. An echocardiogram, often referred to simply as cardiac ultrasound, is a highly informative, non-invasive procedure that allows our veterinarians to evaluate the anatomy and function of your pet’s heart. The ultrasound waves allow your vet to see inside the heart, which is essential for accurately diagnosing heart conditions common in dogs and cats.
Heart Conditions in Pets
Cardiac ultrasound is essential for detecting such heart conditions as:
Valve abnormalities (Chronic Valvular Disease)
Heart dilation (Dilated Cardiomyopathy)
Heart muscle thickening (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy)
Congenital diseases (Patent Ductus Arteriosus)
Heart tumors
And most other heart problems
For more information, please visit our PDF explaining how an Echocardiogram is used.
What is an Echocardiogram used for?
An echocardiogram is a powerful diagnostic tool used to assess your pet's heart to visualize:
The size and shape of your pet's heart
How effectively your pet's heart is pumping
Abnormalities in the heart, heart valves, and blood flow patterns
Abnormalities in the pericardium (sac surrounding their heart)
Any damage in various areas of the heart
Contact your trusted Kansas City animal hospital to learn more about echocardiography for your pet.
