Advanced Imaging for Accurate, Informed Veterinary Care
High definition (HD) computed tomography (CT) imaging allows our veterinarians to see what’s happening inside your pet’s body with exceptional detail—without surgery. This type of imaging is especially valuable for diagnosing conditions involving the chest, abdomen, bones, joints, nasal passages, and even the brain.
HD CT scans help veterinarians:
- Aid in minimally invasive procedures
- Detect things like tumors, internal injuries, infections, and abnormalities
- Precisely plan surgeries
- See bones, organs, and tissue in much greater detail than normal X-rays
CT Scan Using Vimago HD Volumetric Imaging
Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care utilizes the state-of-the-art Vimago HD Volumetric Imaging system captures incredibly detailed, 3D images of your pet, often within seconds, with reduced risks of radiation damage. This next generation tool combines the power of CT, fluoroscopy (using real-time, moving images to create an “X-ray movie”) and digital radiography (X-rays) in one, integrated piece of equipment to give your vet the information they need to plan the best treatment. In fact, the Vimago HD Volumetric Imaging system can produce images with over one thousand times higher resolution than conventional systems. And, it uses 60-90% less radiation. That means it is safer for pets and people, so our vets and vet techs can stay with your pet every step of the way, unlike during procedures using other equipment.
Digital Radiography
Capturing X-rays digitally vs film has many advantages:
- Enhanced image quality
- Faster processing time means quicker diagnoses and treatment
- Less radiation exposure for animals and employees
- More cost-effective with no film or chemical supplies
- Storing and sharing images is only a click away
- Ultimately, better care
Echocardiography
An echocardiogram is a non-invasive cardiac ultrasound for pets, used to assess heart structure and function. It can diagnose various heart conditions like birth defects, diseases, and tumors by creating real-time images of the heart. Pets may need an echocardiogram if they show symptoms such as a heart murmur, coughing, lethargy, or difficulty breathing, or for routine screening in at-risk breeds.
Electrocardiography
Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG) for pets is a non-invasive test that uses sensors on the skin to record the heart’s electrical activity, providing a visual representation of its rate and rhythm. This helps veterinarians diagnose heart conditions, such as arrhythmias, by analyzing the wave patterns on the recording. An ECG is quick, safe, and can be performed during an outpatient visit.
Endoscopy
An endoscopy for a pet is a minimally invasive procedure that allows veterinarians to view internal organs using a flexible tube with a camera. It is used to diagnose issues like gastrointestinal problems, tumors, and infections, and can also be used to remove foreign objects or take biopsies.
Ultrasonography
Ultrasonography uses sound waves to create images of the inside of the body for diagnostic purposes, commonly used to examine internal organs, monitor fetal development during pregnancy, and detect conditions such as gallstones or abdominal aortic aneurysms. It can also be used to guide biopsies.