Veterinary Cardiovascular Society Heart Test

The purpose of this test is:

• To identify dogs free from any cardiac abnormality at the invitation of the breed club involved
• To ascertain the prevalence of heart murmurs, abnormal rhythms or specific heart defects in specific breeds, at the invitation of the breed club involved
• To confirm the cause of heart murmurs or abnormal rhythms by further investigation of affected animals
• To collate data for investigation of a possible genetic basis to a specific heart problem in a given breed by a breed club nominated person, geneticist or veterinary surgeon
• To advise the owner, breeder and dog's veterinary surgeon when an abnormality has been identified and recommendations about any further investigation, if indicated