What are the different heart tests for cats and what are they called?

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is there a heart test for a cat, if so what is it called

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

You can do genetic tests in cats to see if they posses genetic markers for developing hereditary cardiac diseases, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. You can speak to your vet about having a genetic test done for inherited heart disease. You can also have x-rays done to check the size of their heart, and ECGs to examine the heart's rhythm to check for abnormalities. Finally, an echocardiogram can be done with an ultrasound to see how blood flows through the heart and if there are any valve or blood flow abnormalities.

What are the different heart tests for cats and what are they called?

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