What is Echocardiography?
Echocardiography is a non-invasive, real-time ultrasound scan of the heart used to diagnose cardiac disease, evaluate structural abnormalities, and assess function.
It is frequently utilised for investigating heart murmurs, monitoring treatments, and conducting pre-anaesthetic assessments.
Echocardiography Indications
Investigation of clinical signs such as exercise intolerance, lethargy, and collapse
Staging and monitoring of acquired cardiac disease, including valvular disease (especially MMVD) and structural disease (DCM, ARVC, HCM and RCM in cats
Diagnosis of congenital cardiac abnormalities in puppies and kittens and screening for congenital disease in at-risk breeds
Monitoring response to treatment of congestive heart failure and other cardiac conditions
Pre-anaesthetic cardiac screens for geriatric patients, predisposed breeds and/or those with detected heart abnormalities
Cardiac assessment in patients receiving chemotherapy and other treatments with potential cardiac side effects
How Our Echocardiography Service Works
1. PATIENT REFERRAL
Cases can be booked via phone, email, or online referral.
2. ADMISSION AND
EXAMINATION
Sedation is avoided where possible.
The echocardiograph examination is then performed.
REPORTING
Images are documented, findings are analysed and a report is written.
PAUS then relays the results to primary vet.
Why Refer To PAUS?
Our skilled veterinary team is highly experienced in interpreting ultrasound images and providing a dedicated ultrasound service
We utilise advanced ultrasound equipment, including the GE Vivid IQ and Mindray Vetus 9, at our purpose-built site, for highquality imaging and patient care
We offer timely, concise reporting with practical recommendations to support clinical decision-making
Our referrals are easily scheduled for your patients using text, phone, or email