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

Possible Test Results :

  • Grade 0
  • Grade 1
  • Grade 2
  • Grade 3
  • Grade 4
  • Grade 5
  • Grade 6
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Veterinary Cardiovascular Society Heart Test is a mandatory test for the following breeds :

Veterinary Cardiovascular Society Heart Test is a recommended test for the following breeds :

Veterinary Cardiovascular Society Heart Test is an optional test for the following breeds :