Cardiology
Brian MacKie, DVM, DACVIM works with our veterinarians to provide cardiology services for patients who have congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, and other heart-related diseases. Dr. MacKie is available for consults, electrocardiography (EKG), and echocardiograms by appointment or on an emergency basis. Our cardiologist will work in conjunction with you and your regular veterinarian to provide the comprehensive care your pet needs.
A variety of cardiovascular conditions and diseases can affect veterinary patients, including heart failure, valve problems, and high blood pressure. While some cardiac conditions may be serious, many heart diseases are manageable on an outpatient basis and allow for a good quality of life. Early diagnosis and effective treatment will increase your pet’s opportunity to live a normal life.
Symptoms
Pets that exhibit any of the following symptoms may benefit from a cardiac evaluation
Heart murmur
Shortness of breath or breathing problems
Chronic cough
Heart arrhythmia (irregular heart beat)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Congenital heart defects
Fainting
Fluid accumulation in the chest or abdomen
Exercise intolerance
Pets at risk for anesthesia may also be evaluated by our cardiologist to develop the most appropriate treatment plan.
Diseases & Conditions
ASTHMA AND BRONCHITIS
ATRIAL FIBRILLIATION
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY
FELINE HYPERTENSIVE HEART DISEASE
HEART BLOCK
HYPERTHYROIDISM ASSOCIATED CARDIOMYOPATHY
MITRAL AND TRICUSPID DYSPLASIA
MITRAL VALVE INSUFFICIENCY
PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS (PDA)
PLEURAL EFFUSION
PULMONARY HYPERTENSION
PULMONIC STENOSIS
SUBAORTIC STENOSIS
SUPRAVENTRICULAR & VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA
TETRALOGY OF FALLOT
VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECTS
Diagnostic Modalities
ECHOCARDIOGRAM
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM
HOLTER MONITOR & EVENT RECORDER
RADIOGRAPHY (X-RAYS)
ULTRASOUND
Meet The Team
Brian MacKie
DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Mobile Cardiology Service
Brian MacKie
DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Mobile Cardiology Service
