Cardiology Services

Comprehensive Cardiac Care for Your Pet

Just like people, pets can experience various kinds of heart disease. It’s good to know that Oradell Animal Hospital has an expert cardiology service led by a board-certified veterinary cardiologist—a highly trained specialist with advanced training and years of experience in diagnosing and treating issues of the heart in pets.

If your primary care veterinarian suspects your pet may have a heart condition, a referral for a cardiology consultation at OAH is a smart next step. The earlier a problem is detected, the sooner treatment can begin, helping your pet achieve the best possible heart health.

The Heart-Related Conditions We See in Pets

The cardiology service provides attentive, effective care for a wide array of congenital (present from birth) and acquired (develops over time) heart conditions in dogs and cats, including:

  • Arrhythmias (heart rhythm disorders)
  • Cardiac tumors
  • Congestive heart failure (CHF)
  • Circulatory problems such as patent ductus arteriosus or obstructive valves in the heart
  • Diseases of the pericardium (the sac around the heart)
  • Heart murmur
  • Heart muscle disease such as dilated or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Valve disease

The Veterinary Cardiology Services We Provide

At Oradell Animal Hospital, we provide a full range of cardiac diagnostic and treatment services to ensure the optimal quality of life for your pet:

  • Balloon valvuloplasty to dilate narrowed valves
  • Cardiac surgery to repair structural anomalies
  • C-arm fluoroscopy for advanced imaging during procedures
  • Comprehensive cardiac consultation to further evaluate initial findings of your primary care veterinarian
  • Echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound)
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
  • Holter monitoring (24-hour EKG performed at home)
  • Interventional procedures such as cardiac catheterization, stent placement, and heartworm removal
  • Pacemaker implantation
  • Screening for congenital and acquired heart disease in specific breeds that are more prone to these conditions

A Collaborative Approach to Caring for Your Pet

Our cardiologists work closely with other OAH specialists—including those from internal medicine, surgery, critical care and radiology—so your pet benefits from the expertise of multiple onsite experts.

Get to Know Your Pet's Cardiology Team

Donald P. Schrope, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Questions?

We’re here to help. Call us at 201-262-0010 or visit our FAQ page for quick answers to common pet owner questions.

If you are a veterinarian and would like to refer a patient, please visit our referral portal.

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