Cardiac Evaluation
In Standard Poodles, atrial septal defect (ASD) and patent ductus arteriosis (PDA) are inherited defects of the heart which can lead to a shortened life span and impaired quality of life. For more information see: https://www.ofa.org/diseases/other-diseases/cardiac-disease.
Doppler echocardiograph.
For certification, this test should be performed on dogs who are at least twelve months of age, or older. However, younger dogs and puppies may have preliminary evaluations.
It is recommended that a veterinarian board certified in clinical cardiology perform this test. Other veterinarians with the training and equipment may be able to perform the test.
Either a Congenital Cardiac Exam or an Advanced Cardiac Exam is one of four tests available to fulfill the health elective to obtain a CHIC number in Standard Poodles.
This is a Recommended Test for:
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