Florida Veterinary Cardiology
Florida Veterinary Cardiology is a cardiology practice in Homestead, FL. Procedures include Pacemaker implantation, Balloon Valvuloplasty for pulmonic stenosis, Stenting urethral stenosis, and PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus) closures.
About
Florida Veterinary Cardiology (FVC) is a veterinary cardiology service staffed by board-certified veterinary cardiologists, technicians, and assistants. The clinic specializes in diagnosing and treating heart conditions, utilizing advanced imaging equipment for immediate and accurate diagnoses. Services include echocardiograms, digital radiography, ECGs, Holter/Event monitors, fluoroscopy, cardiac pacemakers, and dilatation balloons and stents. They also offer various advanced medical and interventional treatments.
FVC provides appointments at five locations across Florida: Homestead (Main Office), South Miami, Miami Beach, Ocean Reef, and Key West. They offer a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week emergency on-call service for telephone consultations and work collaboratively with family veterinarians, providing detailed summaries of diagnoses and treatment plans.
Surgical team
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Dr. Robert Prošek
Diplomate, ACVIM-Cardiology, Diplomate, ECVIM-Companion animals
His special interests include all cardiovascular and respiratory topics, particularly echocardiography, novel medical and interventional therapies, blood-based markers of heart disease, and his patients.
Procedures
- Pacemaker implantation
- Balloon Valvuloplasty for pulmonic stenosis
- Stenting urethral stenosis
- PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus) closures
- Chemoembolizations of tumors
- Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG)
- Tracheal Stents
- Cardiology Consultations
- Diagnostic catheterizations
- Echocardiography
- Dilatation Balloons and Stents
- Ultrasounds
Equipment
- State-of-the-art Fluoroscopy
- Holter/Event Monitors
- Digital Radiography
- GE 9900 ELITE CARDIAC FLUOROSCOPY
Photos
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Frequently asked questions
- What kind of specialists work at Florida Veterinary Cardiology?
- Florida Veterinary Cardiology is comprised of a team of board-certified veterinary cardiologists, technicians, and assistants. Dr. Robert Prošek is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) and the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Companion Animals (ECVIM-CA), and is board-certified in cardiology.
- What advanced diagnostic imaging is available at Florida Veterinary Cardiology?
- The clinic utilizes the latest imaging equipment for immediate and accurate diagnosis. Specific technologies include echocardiograms, digital radiography, ECGs, Holter/Event monitors, and state-of-the-art fluoroscopy. They also have a state-of-the-art cath lab with GE 9900 ELITE CARDIAC FLUOROSCOPY.
- What interventional cardiology procedures are performed at Florida Veterinary Cardiology?
- Procedures performed in their cath lab include pacemaker implantation, balloon valvuloplasty for pulmonic stenosis or other stenosis, PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus) closures, tracheal stents, stenting urethral stenosis, and diagnostic catheterizations. Chemoembolizations of tumors are also listed as coming soon.
- How does Florida Veterinary Cardiology handle emergency situations?
- Florida Veterinary Cardiology offers a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week emergency on-call service for telephone consultations. They also emphasize that calling sooner rather than later with pet health changes can often address issues before emergency care is needed.
- What information should I bring to my pet's appointment at Florida Veterinary Cardiology?
- Clients should bring a list of current medications, including dosing information, or the medications themselves. It is also helpful to keep a journal of symptoms with dates and times, and to provide information on respiration rates, breathing effort, cough, appetite, and energy.