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New Bolton Center Kennett Square, PA
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610-444-5800
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Cardiac Imaging


Diagnosing Heart Problems

The cardiology group specializes in assessing the significance of heart murmurs or arrhythmias detected in a pre-purchase setting, their impact on performance, and the evaluation and treatment of a wide variety of diseases. Heart murmurs and arrhythmias are evaluated using:

  • Echocardiography (heart ultrasound)
  • Electrocardiography (EKG)
  • Continuous 24 hour electrocardiography (Holter monitoring)
  • Cardiac troponin I analysis

Cardiac Appointments and Consultations

Appointments: For information or to schedule an appointment, please call 610-444-5800. Appointments may be made by the owner, trainer or referring veterinarian.

Consultations: Cardiac consultation services, including evaluation of echocardiographic images and ECG recordings, are available. Please contact Joanne Mitchell at 610-925-6190 or email sportmed@vet.upenn.edu.


About Arrhythmias and Atrial Fibrilation

We are skilled in treating cardiac arrhythmias and can perform both transvenous electrical cardioversion (TVEC) and quinidine conversion of atrial fibrillation.  Horses are closely monitored with radiotelemetry electrocardiography throughout the cardioversion procedure or antiarrhythmic therapy.


About Holter Monitors and Cardiac Troponin I

Holter monitors and cardiac troponin I analysis are available to veterinarians for use in their practices.  Instructions for requesting these services:

Cardiac troponin I

  • Sports Medicine has the ability to analyze Troponin I, a cardiac muscle protein, to aid in the evaluation of suspected heart muscle injury. Referring veterinarians may send frozen or chilled plasma samples from their patients to the Cardiology Service of Sports Medicine for cTnI and expect results on the date of sample receipt. Please avoid shipping on weekends or holidays. For handling and submission instructions, please print the form, cTnl Order Form.

Holter monitor

  • Sports Medicine offers rental, analysis and reporting on 24 hour Holter monitors. A Holter monitor is placed on the horse at the farm by the client’s veterinarian for the continuous recording of electrocardiogram (EKG). Once returned to New Bolton Center, the Holter data is analyzed and reported. Referring veterinarians may call for scheduling and pricing, 610-925-6359.  For submission of patient information, please print the form, Holter Monitor Order Form.