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Mark Patteson is still accepting cases for the 'Protect Trial'. If you have a client with a Doberman that you think may be eligible, then call or email Mark for details.

Cardiology

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Dr Mark Patteson MA VetMB PhD DVC Cert VR RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology

At Vale Referrals, we have a high quality colour flow Doppler ultrasound, multiple Holter monitors, fluoroscopy and all the usual gadgets you would expect at a referral centre. However, we don't blind clients with science or repeat unnecessary tests; we feel that it is important to keep sight of what is in the best interests of the patient. For many this means allowing them to return to leading active lives, despite the presence of heart disease. We also understand that owners need a practical approach and not all have an unlimited budget.

Case management often overlaps with our Internal Medicine Referral Vets, Sara Gould and Myra Stevenson and surgical cases are managed by Carol Wright, our soft tissue surgeon. Our first opinion vets and a team of qualified and experienced nurses provide fantastic back up support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Please phone for further information, if it's not on the list, it doesn't mean we don't do it!

Investigations Typical Investigations
Murmurs
   > Puppies
echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, +/- radiography, ECG
   > Older Dogs echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, radiography, ECG
   > Cats echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, ECG
Congestive heart failure echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, radiography, ECG, blood tests, blood pressure
Arrhythmias echocardiography, ECG, Holter ECG, abdominal ultrasonography, blood tests
Syncope / collapse / weakness echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, ECG, Holter ECG, blood tests
Exercise Intolerance echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, ECG, Holter ECG, blood tests
Coughing Cardiac suspected: echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, radiography
Respiratory suspected: echocardiography, blood tests, radiography and endoscopy under GA, cytology and culture of BAL
Pericardial disease echocardiography, abdominal ultrasonography, radiography, cytology

Thoracic and Abdominal ultrasound in selected cases this will be performed as a stand alone investigation, usually these would be referred for a full consultation, examination and investigation including these tests.

Breed Schemes Newfoundland, Boxer, English Bull Terrier, CKCS, Maine Coone, British Shorthair
Auscultation, echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography as required

ECG reporting and Film reporting call our referral reception for details on 01453 547934

CPD Courses group and in house bespoke training on cardiography, thoracic radiography, ultrasonography (hourly or day rate)

Expert Witness & Consultancy drug trials, review of cases in legal disputes, insurance (hourly rate)