A pet electrocardiogram, often shortened to ECG, is a vet heart diagnostic procedure that noninvasively tracks the electrical activity of a pet's heart to detect any abnormal rhythm patterns, irregularities, or other disturbances that may indicate underlying disease, inadequate oxygenation, or dysfunction.
Like a human ECG, this vet technology uses electrode pads placed on the skin surface of the animal’s body to painlessly and safely measure cardiac electrical impulses as they trigger each heartbeat. The impulses are transmitted to an ECG machine, which graphically records the heart rate and how the electrical signals move as tracings on paper or digitally.
During your appointment, we gently place ECG electrode pads on specific areas of your pet's body. The electrodes are connected to our ECG machine while your pet rests comfortably. The ECG traces their heart rhythms and patterns onto a graph. The test is very brief, and most pets are unaffected. Our vet cardiologist reviews the ECG tracing and results in detail with you afterward, explaining any abnormalities and recommending the next steps.
ECGs allow early detection of heart disease like arrhythmias before outward symptoms emerge. Identifying irregular electrical impulses helps diagnose specific conditions causing them. ECGs provide valuable information about the heart's size/shape, valve function, and any heart muscle damage. They establish baseline healthy readings for future monitoring. Overall, ECGs provide key insights into heart health for rapid diagnosis and treatment when necessary. Find out how healthy your pet's heart is with a vet ECG. Contact Vets ASAP to learn more about our cardiology diagnostic services.
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