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cardiology-workup

Guide veterinary clinicians through standardized cardiac examination and diagnostic workup.

27|6|Updated Mar 17, 2026
Search Tags:#staging#veterinary#cardiology#murmur#ACVIM#echocardiography
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OpenVet-Projects/VetClaw --skill cardiology-workup
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: cardiology-workup
Source: https://github.com/OpenVet-Projects/VetClaw/tree/main/skills/clinical/cardiology-workup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OpenVet-Projects/VetClaw --skill cardiology-workup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Veterinary clinicians need a structured approach to cardiac examination and diagnostic workups, including murmur grading, arrhythmia classification, echocardiography indications, and ACVIM staging, to improve consistency and accuracy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Murmur grading (I-VI) and arrhythmia classification guidance.
  • Indications for echocardiography and ACVIM MMVD/DCM staging.
  • Species-aware workflow including canine, feline, and equine considerations.
  • Use in teaching, case reviews, and clinical decision support.

Quick Start

Provide a step-by-step cardiac workup for a canine patient with a suspected murmur, including murmur grade, arrhythmia classification, echocardiography indications, and ACVIM staging.

Frequently Asked Questions about cardiology-workup

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform a step-by-step cardiac workup for a canine patient with a suspected heart murmur?▼

A standardized cardiac workup for a canine murmur involves stepwise murmur grading (I-VI), arrhythmia classification, assessing echocardiography indications, and applying ACVIM MMVD staging to guide treatment decisions.

What are the echocardiography indications for classifying arrhythmias in feline cardiology patients?▼

Echocardiography indications in feline cardiology help classify arrhythmias and structural heart disease by providing species-specific diagnostic imaging needed to define pathology and guide subsequent therapeutic interventions.

Does this veterinary cardiology staging workflow support equine patients as well as canine and feline?▼

Yes, the veterinary cardiology staging workflow supports equine patients alongside canine and feline cases, applying species-aware considerations for murmur grading, arrhythmia classification, and diagnostic echocardiography.

When do I need to apply ACVIM staging during a veterinary cardiac examination?▼

ACVIM staging is needed during a veterinary cardiac examination once initial diagnostics like murmur grading and echocardiography are complete, specifically to stage MMVD or DCM and inform structured treatment decisions.

What is the best way to grade a heart murmur for consistent clinical decision support?▼

The best way to grade a heart murmur for clinical decision support is using a standardized I-VI grading scale within a structured stepwise workflow, ensuring consistency across case reviews and teaching scenarios.

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