Estimated reading time: 5.48 minutes Welcome to the seventh issue of the CardioBird newsletter! As veterinarians, you are on the front lines of pet healthcare, and identifying cardiac disease early and accurately is crucial for improving patient outcomes. While a comprehensive cardiac workup involves multiple diagnostic tools, the electrocardiogram (ECG) remains a cornerstone for assessing […]
Big news for the CardioBird community! On May 5th, 2025, we signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), one of the globally recognized academic institutions and home to Malaysia’s first veterinary school. This partnership is set to usher in a new era for veterinary care through the integration of […]
Estimated reading time: 3.64 minutes As primary care veterinarians, we all know the challenge: a patient who needs an ECG, but is too stressed to cooperate. A fearful or anxious animal can make obtaining a quality ECG tracing difficult, if not impossible. And, the stress itself can alter the ECG, leading to misinterpretations. This article […]
Vet Spot #6: Dr. Alex Li, Our Featured Veterinarian We are excited to introduce Dr. Alex Li, as our featured veterinarian for this issue. Dr. Li is the Senior Veterinary Surgeon and Director at The Vet Centre, Hong Kong. Dr. Li obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from National Taiwan University in 1990 and […]
Estimated reading time: 3.55 minutes As primary care veterinarians, you’re often the first line of defense in identifying and managing cardiac issues in your patients. While the CardioBird ECG provides valuable insights into the electrical activity of the heart, it’s crucial to remember that it’s just one piece of the puzzle. Integrating ECG findings with […]
Vet Spot #5: Dr. Ji-Yong Kim, Our Featured Veterinarian We are excited to introduce Dr. Ji-Yong Kim as our featured veterinarian for this issue. Dr.Kim is the head veterinarian at Mirae 24h Animal Medical Center in Bundang. After specializing in veterinary surgery at Konkuk University (Korea), he has built extensive clinical experience in both internal […]
The Atropine Response Test (ART) is a straightforward diagnostic tool used to help veterinarians differentiate between vagally-mediated bradyarrhythmias (caused by high vagal tone) and non-vagal bradyarrhythmias (caused by intrinsic heart disease). Here’s a simple breakdown of what ART is, why it matters, when to use it, and how to perform it. What is the Atropine […]
Estimated reading time: 3.57 minutes Welcome back to the CardioBird bi-weekly newsletter! This issue, we’re diving into a topic that’s fundamental to ECG interpretation: the influence of lead placement and body position. While ECGs are invaluable diagnostic tools, understanding how these factors affect the readings is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Why Does Lead […]
Vet Spot #4: Dr. Lee Ee Liang, Our Featured Veterinarian We are excited to introduce Dr. Lee Ee Liang as our featured veterinarian for this issue. Dr. Lee Ee Liang is the Practice Director of Vet Partners Veterinary Clinic, with 18 years of experience in small animal medicine and surgery. He specializes in providing top-notch […]
CardioBird considers both ECG signals and submitted clinical information during analysis and interpretation.The following guideline takes single, isolated PACs (Premature Atrial Contraction) as an example, showing how clinical recommendations vary under different clinical contexts. Scenario 1: General Health Check (Ax) When the system is marked as a general health check, and the patient has […]