Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Welcome to the first installment of our new series, The ECG Decoded: A Veterinarian’s Guide to the Heart’s Rhythm. Over the next several issues, we’ll break down the complexities of electrocardiography into practical, actionable knowledge you can use every day in your practice. Every great interpretation starts with a […]
Veterinarian Spotlight #17: Dr. Gayeon An Bio: DVM/ / Jeju National University College of Veterinary Medicine Master in Veterinary Radiology/ Chungbuk National University College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinarian/ Yonggang Animal Hospital Head of Radiology Department/ Ilsan Animal Medical Center Director/ Rebom Animal Medical Center Member of Korean Society of Veterinary Medical Imaging (www.ksvmi.or.kr) […]
A common question we receive is why the respiratory rate derived from an ECG signal (EDR) or SpO₂ plethysmography sometimes differs from the rate obtained by visually counting chest movements. The answer often lies in the patient’s state of arousal. Understanding the distinctions between Sleeping Respiratory Rate (SRR), Resting Respiratory Rate (RRR), and rates […]
Estimated reading time: 3.48 minutes A CardioBird Whitepaper for Veterinarians For decades, the electrocardiogram (ECG) has been an indispensable tool in your practice, rightly serving as the gold standard for assessing cardiac rhythm, conduction and morphology. Yet, if you only use the ECG to look for PQRST waves and heart blocks, you are missing […]
Veterinarian Spotlight #16: Dr. Wei-Chih Hsu We are delighted to introduce Dr. Hsu as our featured veterinarian for this issue. Currently practicing at Joy & Smile Animal Hospital in Taipei City, he graduated from the Department of Veterinary Medicine at National Chung Hsing University and possesses 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in […]
Navigating ECG options can be confusing. With new, vet-centric tech available, understanding the strengths of each tool is key to clinical efficiency and excellent patient care. Let’s break down the three main types. 1. Single-Lead (1L) ECG What it is: A simplified recording from a single anatomical viewpoint, typically Lead II (between […]
Estimated reading time: 3.53 minutes To the dedicated veterinarians on the front lines of care, For decades, ECG interpretation has relied on a simplified framework: cat, small dog, large dog. While this was a useful starting point, advancing evidence now allows us to refine our interpretations for greater precision. At CardioBird, we are pioneering […]
Veterinarian Spotlight #15: Dr. Siti Aisah A Rahman We are excited to introduce Dr. Siti as our featured veterinarian for this issue. Dr. Siti, earned her DVM from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in 2014 and has since specialized in feline and cardiopulmonary medicine. As the Founder of FAMILY VICTORY, which operates two clinics […]
Veterinarian Spotlight #14: Dr. JoongHyun Nam We are delighted to introduce Dr. JoongHyun Nam as this month’s featured veterinarian. Grew up and educated in the beautiful southern region of Korea, Dr. Nam graduated from Gyeongsang National University. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he carried out a distinctive form of military service as a Public Health Veterinarian […]
Estimated reading time: 3.85 minutes A concerning trend is emerging in some small animal practices: after experiencing an unexpected anesthetic death in a breed like a British Shorthair, Ragdoll, or Maine Coon, the understandable reaction is to simply stop offering surgery for these cats. While this approach eliminates the immediate risk, it also prevents these […]