Veterinary Cardiology in Nashville | Nashville Veterinary Specialists

What is Veterinary Cardiology?

At Nashville Veterinary Specialists, we offer medical cardiology and interventional cardiology. Our cardiologists, Dr. Kiira Rodriguez and Dr. Eric Owens, will work with your primary care veterinarian to diagnose, manage, and treat heart conditions in pets. Our board-certified cardiologists have advanced training in the practice of cardiology and have completed a three-year residency program with specialized training in Veterinary Cardiology. Conditions we often treat include:

Irregular heartbeats (i.e. arrhythmias)
Heart muscle disease (i.e. cardiomyopathy)
Congenital heart disease
Congestive heart failure
Degenerative heart diseases
Heart tumors
Pulmonary hypertension

At Nashville Veterinary Specialists, our advanced, fully equipped facilities and expert veterinary cardiologist are here to help the dogs and cats in Nashville, TN with any of the above concerns.

Dr. Kiira Rodriguez performing an echocardiogram on a patient

What to Expect

Dr. Owens and Dr. Rodriguez are well-versed in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of heart problems in dogs and cats. When you are referred to us for cardiac care, our team may perform one or more tests or procedures to better understand your pet’s needs, such as:

Echocardiogram
Blood pressure check
Electrocardiograph (ECG or EKG)
Holter monitor
X-Rays
Labwork
Cardiac catheterization
Surgeries for congenital heart diseases
Pacemaker implantation

Interventional Cardiology

Veterinary interventional cardiology is a specialized field focused on diagnosing and treating heart conditions in animals using minimally invasive procedures. At our animal hospital, we offer advanced interventional cardiology services to address a wide range of cardiovascular issues, such as congenital heart defects, arrhythmias, and valve diseases. Our board-certified cardiologists, utilize state-of-the-art equipment and techniques, including catheter-based interventions, to improve the heart health of your pet with less pain and faster recovery times compared to traditional surgery. Whether managing chronic conditions or performing life-saving emergency procedures, our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of care for your pet's heart.

Our interventional cardiology procedures include: