Heart Disease in Pets as They Age
Heart Disease in Pets as They Age
While some types of heart disease are present at birth, most heart conditions in pets develop over time. We call these acquired heart diseases and it is important to recognize the signs of illness so that early intervention can take place. On May 24th, 2023, Dr. Samantha Kochie, Senior Veterinarian, Specialist in Cardiology at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, discussed the most common acquired heart diseases in dogs and cats, how they are diagnosed and treated, and the long-term prognosis of these conditions.
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Samantha Kochie DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Senior Veterinarian, Specialist in Cardiology at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center
Dr. Samantha Kochie earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbus, OH and completed a Small Animal Rotating Internship at Tufts University Foster Hospital for Small Animals in North Grafton, MA. Dr. Kochie then returned to Ohio State to complete a Cardiology Residency. She joined Schwarzman Animal Medical Center’s Cardiology Service in September of 2022.
