Veterinary Specialists of South Florida's Department of Cardiology provides advanced diagnostic evaluation of heart disease. We have extensive experience in treating acquired and congenital heart disease as well as pericardial disease.

The most common acquired heart diseases in dogs and cats include degenerative valvular heart disease and cardiomyopathy.  The term congenital refers to developmental defects in the heart that are typically present in patients since birth.  The term pericardial refers to changes in the sac, or pericardium, that surrounds the heart.  Most pericardial diseases involve the formation of fluid within the pericardial sac.

Through the use of echocardiography, x-rays, and electrocardiography (EKG) as well as fluoroscopy for intervention in cases requiring surgical management such as pacemaker implantation or balloon valvuloplasty, our Cardiologist can determine the best course of therapy for your pet.

With a wide variety of therapies available, we can perform many different types of procedures utilizing both non-invasive and invasive techniques which help patients avoid large incisions leading to shorter recovery times.

Dr. Schroeder offers a full range of services including, but not limited to:

• Treatment of congestive heart failure
• Treatment of arrhythmias
• Echocardiography
• Blood Pressure Monitoring
• Holter / "Event" Monitoring
• EKG
• Balloon Valvuloplasty
• Transvenous Pacemaker Implantation
• Pleural and pericardial disease
• Tracheal Stent Implantation

Special Interests Include:

• Arrhythmias
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Pulmonary Disease

Our General Practice

Animal Medical Center at Cooper City