Telemedicine
our telemedicine service for vets in primary care practice
We are passionate about making excellent cardiology care accessible and available to all pets. To help you manage your cardiology cases in-house we offer a range of telemedicine services including Holter monitor rental and analysis (ambulatory ECG), ECG and radiograph interpretation and full case reviews to provide case management advice based on the tests performed in your clinic.
We provide an innovative digital resting ECG monitor at no cost for vet practices, enabling your clinic to record ECGs and share with our team for interpretation at the click of a button. We also offer a range of cardiology equipment to purchase via our online shop.
If you are a vet and would like to discuss a potential surgery patient or make a referral, please use the below link.
Learn more about our Diagnostics service
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Holter Monitoring
Holter monitoring
Holter monitoring allows us to monitor heart rate and rhythm away from the clinic, to see how the heart responds during exercise or sleep and monitor arrhythmia burden. We work closely with carefully elected partners to bring the latest ECG technology and apparel to our service. Dogs and cats can both now be comfortably monitored in the stress-free environment of their own home.
Holter monitoring is an important tool in the following clinical scenarios:
- History of weakness, collapse or syncope (fainting)
- Assessing heart rate control in atrial fibrillation or congestive heart failure
- Identifying frequency, severity and associated risk of arrhythmias detected in the clinic
- Screening for arrhythmia in breeds at risk of cardiomyopathy e.g. Dobermans, Boxers, Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds.
- Screening for arrhythmia or myocardial hypoxia (“heart attack” risk) in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
HeartVets provide a single use kit delivered to your practice, containing a Holter monitor, accessories, instructions and return postage bag, for an individual patient to wear for up to 7 days.
Submit your Holter rental request using the link below.
When the recording is complete, just remove the Holter and vest and use our pre-paid return envelope to send it back from your local post office. It couldn’t be simpler!
Once we have received the kit, we will upload and analyse the Holter data and pass to one of our cardiologists to interpret with your all-important case management advice. Both reports are typically emailed to you within 48 hours of receiving the Holter back, and our cardiologists are always on hand for additional support should you have any further questions.
ECG Services
Join our ECG service with your own digital ECG kit provided free of charge* for seamless ECG recording and instant cloud upload and storage. Request an ECG interpretation at the click of a button, meaning your clinicians can record more ECGs and manage cases with confidence whilst your clients and their pets benefit from a referral-level cardiology service.
For more information on how our service works, download our ECG leaflet or submit an online interpretation request below.
You can also purchase an ECG kit from our cardiology shop.
If you are not currently using our ECG service you can email us a scanned paper copy, attach it to the submission form at the time of ECG interpretation request, or export and email us a digital ECG file at diagnostics@heartvets.co.uk.
*for subscribing practices, based upon a minimum request of 2 ECGs per month.
Do you currently own an ECG machine? Click here to request a call-back regarding our ECG service where we can provide you with a digital ECG machine.
Media Interpretation and Case Reviews
We offer a complete telemedicine service to help you to make a diagnosis and manage your cardiology case from start to finish.
You can submit a request for a case review via our online form below.
Please provide a full clinical summary including clinical examination, history and previous/ current treatment to ensure we have as much information as possible.
Media can be uploaded after completing the submission form, including ECGs, radiographs, standard echo images (or preferably short video loops), and lab data. We will be happy to review your case and provide a written report.
If you are a vet wishing to refer a patient to our clinical service, click here to go to our clinical referrals page.
If you are an owner and are concerned about your pet, please speak to your vet about making a referral to see one of our cardiologists. You can find guidance on your appointment, FAQs and downloadable information sheets on our Owner Resources page.
Holter services
To rent a Holter monitor and fitting kit, please register and submit your request online below.
For cardiologists using their own Spacelabs monitoring equipment we offer remote upload and analysis, with optional case review and interpretation by one of our cardiologists where required – please contact us to receive your database log-in details. You can then submit your request via our online form and upload your Holter data using the links below.
New users:
If your practice has not yet registered with us:
Before placing an order through our online system, please read and agree to our Terms and Conditions, and fill out our one-time registration form below.
Register for HeartVets Diagnostics
Submit your request
Holter rental or data submission, ECG interpretation and case advice requests.
Upload your data
Data submission portal (only for cardiologists with their own Holter monitors).
Cardiology equipment
Holter fitting video guides
Holter downloads
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