HeartVet
HeartVet is a general practice practice in Centennial, CO.
About
HeartVet is a privately owned and operated out-patient veterinary cardiology clinic in Centennial, CO, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary conditions in pets. The clinic is led by Dr. Carrie Ginieczki, a board-certified veterinary cardiologist (DACVIM-Cardiology) with expertise in advanced cardiac diagnostics and long-term heart disease management. Services include echocardiograms, electrocardiograms (ECG), Holter monitoring, thoracic radiography, and Doppler blood pressure measurements.
The clinic provides specialized evaluations and screenings such as pre-anesthetic cardiac assessments, OFA and feline breed screenings, and screening echocardiograms for at-risk pets. HeartVet focuses on managing conditions like congestive heart failure and feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, offering tailored care for dogs and cats in the Centennial and greater Denver, Colorado community.
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Frequently asked questions
- What specialized cardiac diagnostic services does HeartVet offer?
- HeartVet offers a comprehensive suite of advanced cardiac diagnostics. These include echocardiograms, which are non-invasive ultrasounds to visualize heart structures and blood flow, and electrocardiograms (ECG) to record electrical activity and identify arrhythmias. The clinic also provides thoracic radiography, Doppler blood pressure measurements, and Holter monitoring for extended heart rhythm recording.
- Who leads the veterinary cardiology team at HeartVet?
- HeartVet is led by Dr. Carrie Ginieczki, who is a board-certified veterinary cardiologist. She holds a DVM, MS, and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology). Dr. Ginieczki received her DVM from Texas A&M University and completed her cardiology residency and masters program at Purdue University.
- What specific heart conditions does HeartVet specialize in treating?
- HeartVet specializes in treating serious cardiopulmonary conditions in dogs and cats. Dr. Ginieczki has a particular interest in treating subclinical heart disease, which is heart disease in patients without clinical signs, as well as congestive heart failure and feline heart disease, including feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The clinic also assesses coughs to determine if they are cardiac in nature.
- Does HeartVet provide screenings for hereditary heart conditions in pets?
- Yes, HeartVet offers specialized evaluations and screenings for breeders and at-risk pets. This includes OFA and Feline Breed Screening, which are cardiac clearances for purebred dogs and cats designed to identify hereditary conditions before they can be passed to future generations. They also provide screening echocardiograms for pets with murmurs or structural changes.
- Is an echocardiogram procedure safe for pets?
- Echocardiograms are considered very safe and non-invasive for pets. The procedure uses sound waves to create images of the heart without exposing pets to radiation. Most pets remain awake during the test, which is typically painless. A trained pet cardiologist gently places an ultrasound probe against the pet’s chest to capture images of the heart in motion.