Monitoring Your Pet's Heart Health Accurately
ECG & ECO
At Zia Vet Clinic, we offer the facility of ECG which is a test commonly used to assess the condition of one of the most vital organs, the heart. When your pet’s heart beats, an electrical impulse is generated within a region of the heart referred to as its ‘natural pacemaker’. This impulse passes through the heart in a rhythmic manner, indicating its normal functioning, which can be traced in an ECG recording.
By analyzing the patterns of these electrical impulses, any abnormal functioning within the heart can be detected. The possible abnormalities may range from problems such as irregular heartbeats, deformities in the size and shape of the different heart chambers, conduction disorders, and other such defects.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AN ELECTROCARDIOGRAM (ECG)
An ECG can provide your veterinarian with a variety of information about your dog’s heart function.
Is the heart rate normal?
An ECG allows an accurate determination of your dog’s heart rate. This can reveal whether his heart is beating at a normal pace, or whether it is beating too quickly or too slowly. An elevated or decreased heart rate can suggest specific medical issues that may warrant investigation.
Is the heart rhythm normal?
An ECG provides a very accurate way for your veterinarian to assess your dog’s heart rhythm. If his heart rhythm is abnormal, analysis of the ECG results can diagnose the exact arrhythmia that is present and suggest likely underlying causes for this arrhythmia.
Does the dog’s heart size appear to be normal?
An ECG measures electrical conduction through the heart. Enlarged heart tissue conducts electricity differently than normal heart tissue; therefore, an ECG can sometimes suggest abnormalities in the size of specific heart chambers. While this determination is not completely accurate or reliable, it can suggest the need for further investigation via radiographs (X-rays) or echocardiography (an ultrasound of the heart).
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