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Cardiac Health

Cardiac conditions in certain breeds can sometimes be attributed to underlying genetic conditions. NC State Veterinary Hospital offers cardiac health testing  for a variety of canine and feline breeds prone to genetic mutations resulting in cardiac disorders.

Available Tests

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Boxer Cardiomyopathy

Boxer Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is an adult onset heart muscle disease that can lead to sudden death or the development of congestive heart failure where the dog starts to cough or becomes short of breath…

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Rhodesian Ridgeback Inherited Arrhythmia

Rhodesian Ridgeback Inherited Arrhythmia (RR IVA) is an inherited disease that results in an abnormality of the cardiac electrical system leading to the development of abnormal heart beats – ventricular premature beats…

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Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Subvalvular aortic stenosis, also referred to as SAS, is a common heart defect in dogs, especially Newfoundlands. Dogs with severe disease may develop fainting, rear limb weakness, or fluid in the lungs (heart failure)…

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Doberman Pinscher Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is an adult onset heart muscle disease that can lead to sudden death or the development of congestive heart failure where the dog starts to cough or becomes short of breath…

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Maine Coon:Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Maine Coon cats may have a genetic mutation in the MyBPC gene that may result in the development of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), the most common form of heart disease in cats. A DNA test is available for Maine Coon HCM…

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Ragdoll:Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Ragdoll cats may also have a genetic mutation in the MyBPC gene that can lead to a form of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), the most common form of heart disease in felines. A DNA test is available for Ragdoll HCM…

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Sphynx cat Hypertrrophic Cardiomyopathy

Sphynx cats have a genetic mutation that can lead to a form of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), the most common form of heart disease in cats. A DNA test is available for Sphynx HCM…

Special OfferDiscounted Pricing

We are now offering discounted pricing for litters of five or more! See specific breed testing information for details.

Cardiac Health Screening Packages

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Boxer Cardiac Health Screening

Learn about cardiac health screening for this specific breed.

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Doberman Pinscher Cardiac Health Screening

Learn about cardiac health screening for this specific breed.

Ridgeback Dog

Rhodesian Ridgeback Inherited Ventricular Arrhythmia Screening

Learn about cardiac health screening for this specific breed.

Consultations

If you would to make an appointment for genetics consultation about your pet or breed issues, or your client’s genetics concerns, please email: kate_meurs@ncsu.edu.