Modern treatment methods for heart and airway diseases in dogs

These advanced and minimally invasive techniques allow us to treat heart diseases effectively and gently, without the need for open-chest surgery. Thanks to these specialized procedures, dogs with congenital and/or acquired heart diseases can be treated successfully, significantly improving their quality of life.

Patients who benefit from these interventions include dogs with pulmonary valve stenosis or patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) ), as well as dogs with cardiac arrhythmias (bradycardia, atrioventricular block, sick sinus syndrome) or respiratory diseases such as tracheal collapse.

Video: Cardiac catheterization in dogs

See how these advanced techniques can improve or even restore the life expectancy and quality of life of our four-legged patients. This video presents the most important procedures in a brief and easy-to-understand way and is aimed at pet owners seeking more information.

Video: Interventional Cardiology

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PDA Closure

Patent Ductus Arteriosus

A congenital abnormality of a blood vessel connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery that should normally close after birth. With this method, the vessel can be closed using an implant, thereby restoring normal blood flow.

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Balloon Valvuloplast

Pulmonary Stenosis

A narrowing of the pulmonary valve restricts blood flow from the heart to the lungs. Balloon dilation widens the narrowed valve to improve blood flow and reduce the pressure load on the heart.

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Pacemaker

Atrioventricular Block, Sick Sinus Syndrome

Dogs with bradycardia caused by an atrioventricular block or sick sinus syndrome, resulting in a significantly reduced heart rate, can receive a pacemaker. The device regulates the heart rate and can substantially improve and extend the animals’ quality of life./p>

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Tracheal Stent

Tracheal Collapse

In dogs suffering from respiratory distress due to a collapsed trachea, we can place a stent to open the airway and restore the quality of life of the four-legged patient.

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Heartworm Removal

Using a Catheter

In patients with severe heartworm infestation causing obstruction of the heart and pulmonary artery, this minimally invasive treatment option can reduce the risks associated with medical therapy.

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Electrical Cardioversion

For Atrial Fibrillation

A common cardiac arrhythmia that can lead to inefficient heart pumping function, making targeted treatment essential. In some patients, the arrhythmia can be successfully terminated.

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Electrical Cardioversion

For Atrial Fibrillation

A common cardiac arrhythmia that can lead to inefficient heart pumping function, making targeted treatment essential. In some patients, the arrhythmia can be successfully terminated.

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TEER Procedure

With V-Clamp

To improve heart function and relieve clinical signs in patients with mitral valve insufficiency, we recommend performing a TEER procedure with implantation of a V-Clamp.

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Information on referrals to the Interventional Cardiology Department

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Contact

Please contact Ricardo Abrantes by phone at 0176 - 5959 1699 or by email at ra-kardiologie@t-online.de. Alternatively, please contact AniCura Alzenau by phone at 06023 - 7530 or by email at alzenau@anicura.de.
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Sending Previous Medical Records

Please email us the patient’s medical history, clinical examination findings, echocardiographic images (in DICOM format), as well as the results of any other examinations that have been performed. For large files, please use a file-hosting service such as WeTransfer.com.
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Scheduling an Appointment After Receipt of the Documents

Once we have reviewed the submitted documents, an appropriate appointment will be scheduled in consultation with you.

Important Medical Notice: Acute systemic illnesses are contraindications for elective cardiac intervention, including: Fever, active infection, gastrointestinal disease, urinary tract infection and Recent trauma. If such conditions occur prior to the scheduled procedure, the intervention must be postponed.

How to find us

Mömbriser Straße 100
63755 Alzenau
Bayern

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Accommodation nearby

und nach der Operation gerne geeignete Unterkünfte in der Nähe der Praxis. Since many of our pet owners travel from further away with their animals, we are happy to recommend suitable accommodation near the clinic for the period before and after the procedure.

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For further information or personalized advice, we are happy to assist you!

RA Kardiologie
Head of department of interventional cardiology
Ricardo Abrantes
Tel.: 0176 5959 1699
E-Mail: ra-kardiologie@t-online.de

In collaboration with: AniCura Alzenau
Department of Interventional Cardiology
Mömbriser Str. 100, 63755 Alzenau
Tel.: 06023 7530
E-Mail: alzenau@anicura.de