Heart monitoring in animals using echocardiography is essential to ensure their well-being. The echocardiographic image presented here, obtained with a VINNO VET device, demonstrates how advanced ultrasound technologies allow for detailed cardiac studies. This non-invasive method provides precise information about cardiac anatomy and function, significantly improving the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases in pets and larger animals.

The Importance of Echocardiography in Veterinary Medicine:

Echocardiography is an ultrasound technique that provides a clear view of an animal's heart function in real time. The image shows an M-mode , a cross-sectional view commonly used to assess the size of the heart chambers, wall thickness, and left ventricular function.

Image analysis:

1. The image is divided into two parts:
   1. B-mode image : The upper section shows a plan view of the animal's heart, visualizing the cardiac chambers. M-mode (time and motion) : The lower section is the M-mode image, used to assess the thickness of the ventricular walls and their mobility during each cardiac cycle.
   The measurements labeled LVIDd and LVIDs refer to the left ventricular diameter in diastole and systole, respectively. These measurements are essential for identifying conditions such as cardiac dilation, valve dysfunction, or heart failure.

Common applications of echocardiography in veterinary medicine:

• This type of study is vital for diagnosing various heart diseases in animals, including:
  • Cardiomyopathies : Abnormal thickening or dilation of the heart.
  • Congestive heart failure : Accumulation of fluids due to ineffective pumping of the heart.
  • Valvular diseases : Problems with the valves that can cause blood to flow in the wrong direction.
  • Congenital heart defects : Malformations present from birth.

Advantages of using VINNO VET equipment:

• The VINNO VET equipment used in this echocardiography offers high resolution and processing speed, enabling veterinarians to obtain clear and detailed images, crucial for accurate diagnoses. Furthermore, its user-friendly interface facilitates its use in veterinary clinics and hospitals, allowing for quick adjustments during the evaluation of animals of various species.