Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
Cats and Dogs
We lead the nation in state-of-the-art diagnosis and management options for cardiovascular disease, including the longest active veterinary open-heart surgical program in the world, imaging equipment that exceeds the capabilities of most human hospitals, and a state-of-the-art cardiac operating room. We treat over 2,000 animals per year from all over North America and are committed to working with your veterinarian to facilitate the best possible outcome for your pet’s heart disease.
We are a leading heart team center for the treatment of congenital cardiac disease and the first established center in the world to perform transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair (TEER) with a V-Clamp device.
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Contact Us
- For appointments, call us at (970) 297-0389 or complete the appointment and procedure request form.
- For emergencies and urgent consultations, call the main hospital line at (970) 297-5000.
- For non-urgent consultations and questions, call us at (970) 297-0389 or email us at [email protected].
Cardiology and cardiac surgery services
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiography
- Cardiac CT imaging
- Catheter-based and cardiac surgical procedures:
- Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occlusion or ligation
- Balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty and pulmonary stenting
- Pacemaker implantation
- Additional complex interventions for congenital heart defects
- Transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair (TEER) with V-Clamp device
- Open-heart surgical procedures (available on a limited basis after careful case selection)
- 24-hour Holter monitor and up to two-week event monitoring
Conditions we treat
- Congenital heart disease
- Acquired heart disease
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Heartworm disease
- Vascular disease
Specialized technology
- Hybrid operating room: First dedicated cardiovascular interventional suite for veterinary patients with advanced technology and three-dimensional imaging
- CT scanner with cardiac gating: The fastest cardiac CT scanner in North America and the first of its kind in the state of Colorado, allowing for rapid scans of the beating heart
- Echocardiography machines: Equipped with the latest 3D technology; includes transesophageal echocardiography to guide interventional procedures
To request a non-surgical appointment or inquire about a cardiac procedure or surgery, complete the appointment and procedure request form.
For basic questions about your pet’s upcoming appointment (cost, scheduling, etc.), please email us.
To request a non-surgical appointment, inquire about a cardiac procedure or surgery, or refer a patient for our transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair (TEER) procedure, complete the appointment and procedure request form.
Our heart team meets to review cases once every 1-2 weeks and will respond to inquiries after the review.
Our standard of care requires the use of new and specialized pacemaker devices in our patients, so we are only able to accept donations of used Medtronic pacemakers (not defibrillators) with 2+ years of remaining battery life.
Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery team
Specialists in diagnosing and treating cardiac diseases.
Location
Appointments take place at the Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex.
Taking care of your animal
