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What is the prognosis for dogs with heart issues? - Animal Hospital of Statesville

It can vary, depending on the cause of heart disease. But we can treat dog heart issues with medication similar to what you and I use.

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What does an echocardiogram show that an X-ray doesn't? - Animal Hospital of Statesville

The echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. An x-ray is a two-dimensional view or picture of the heart or of the chest. In contrast, the echocardiogram is a more specialized view of the heart; it can detect the heart's motion and look at chamber sizes and blood flow through the heart.

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How are heart murmurs in dogs diagnosed? - Animal Hospital of Statesville

The primary way we hear them is with our stethoscope, and then we can do a test with an echocardiogram to figure out why that murmur is present.

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How do I know if my dog has heart issues? - Animal Hospital of Statesville

Some of those symptoms may be that your pet has shortness of breath, or they may have a progressive cough. Sometimes they'll even just collapse, or they'll be weak when they're exercising.

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