Cardiac Sounds

Left Cranial or Basilar: Mitral Murmurs

Keep Your Finger On the Pulse

From podcasts with expert guests to quizzes to test your knowledge, dive deeper into cardiac care with our Cardiac Library.

A dog resting.

Vertebral left atrial size (VLAS) is an objective radiographic measurement that can help determine whether left atrial enlargement is present with suspected or diagnosed myxomatous mitral valve disease. Review how to calculate VLAS in dogs.

A golden retriever with a hand holding a stethoscope against its chest.

There are 12 components of a basic cardiology examination. Can you name them all?

Radiograph in a dog.

Not all cardiac changes are easy to spot on radiographs. This practical guide highlights key signs, explains limitations, and illustrates real-world cases of MMVD, DCM, PDA, and more.