For those with access to AAHA Trends magazine - take a look at the cover article of the March issue titled Setting the Pace. Dr. Risa Roland, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) of Metropolitan contributed to the article on pioneering veterinarians finding affordable pacemakers for pets. Heres an excerpt: Gaining ground with donations Risa M. Roland, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), veterinary cardiologist at AAHA-accredited Metropolitan Veterinary Associates in Norristown, Pa., said she expects to see a rise in veterinary cardiologists placing dual-chamber pace makers if supplies allow. We would most likely be unable to place pacemakers in veterinary medicine without donated supplies, Roland said. She said it is rewarding to implant pacemakers in dogs and cats with slower heart rates because their weakness, lethargy, and fainting generally subside and owners sometimes feel as if they have their puppies or kittens back. What was originally thought of as slowing down with age can sometimes reverse completely once a pacemaker is implanted, Roland said.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 13:00:51 +0000
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