Veterinarian Spotlight #26: We are delighted to introduce Dr. Xiaochen Ma as our featured veterinarian for this issue. In the operating room, Dr. Ma is a rigorous and composed specialist in soft tissue surgery, utilizing minimally invasive techniques to alleviate the suffering of her patients. Beyond the surgical suite, she is a devoted guardian […]
Estimated reading time: 4.66 minutes Including an ECG in every preanesthetic check is one of the most effective ways to reduce avoidable anesthetic risk in dogs and cats, especially when the test is fast, operator‑independent, and supported by specialist‑level AI interpretation. Why ECG belongs in all preanesthetic checks Cardiovascular complications account for the […]
Estimated reading time: 3.77 minutes In many human hospitals, ECG is not something reserved for doctors. It is performed by trained technicians, built into daily workflow, and used to save physician time for higher-value decision-making. Veterinary medicine should move in the same direction. At CardioBird, we believe ECG should no longer be treated as […]
Veterinarian Spotlight #25: Dr. Seokhwi Hong We are delighted to introduce Dr. Seokhwi Hong as our featured veterinarian for this issue. Dr. Hong founded World Pet Animal Hospital in Bucheon in 2011 and has been leading it ever since—a practice that has grown alongside the companion animal families in his community. He has always […]
Welcome to a new edition of our Monthly feature topic. We’re excited to launch our new featured series: ECG for Everyday Practice. Over the coming months, we’ll explore how electrocardiograms (ECGs)—a routine powerhouse in human medicine—can transform your daily veterinary workflow. If you’re a general practitioner juggling back-to-back consults, a hospital owner streamlining operations […]
Estimated reading time: 4.55 minutes A routine health-check ECG in a clinically normal cat can quietly reveal conduction and structural concerns that would otherwise be missed, and this Maine Coon illustrates why ECG should sit alongside auscultation as a standard screening tool in everyday practice. Case information A 4‑year‑old neutered male Maine Coon […]
Welcome to a special technical edition of “What’s Up.” Many of you use CardioBird seamlessly for pre-anesthetic checks, routine exams, and continuous monitoring, where a clear ECG appears instantly after applying the electrodes to the limbs with metal clip or electrode pads on paws. However, in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you may encounter […]
Veterinarian Spotlight #24: Dr. Chung-Wei Hsieh We are delighted to introduce Dr. Chung-Wei Hsieh as our featured veterinarian for this issue. Dr. Hsieh holds a DVM and a Master’s degree in Clinical Veterinary Medicine from National Taiwan University. He currently practices at Songshan Animal Hospital in Taipei. Specializing in cardiology, diagnostic imaging, and Traditional Chinese […]
Estimated reading time: 3.48 minutes Welcome to the final installment of our series, The ECG Decoded: A Veterinarian’s Guide to the Heart’s Rhythm. We have explored the genesis, patterns, and causes of arrhythmias. Now, we complete the circle by answering the most critical question: What does this arrhythmia mean for my patient? This article links […]
Welcome back to “The Turning Point,” where we spotlight real cases from your colleagues that demonstrate how an ECG can dramatically alter patient management. This edition focuses on a critical, high-risk period in a common parasitic disease: detecting silent complications following adulticide treatment for heartworm. The Patient: A 6-year-old, mixed-breed dog presented for […]