Cardiology

 

Veterinary Surgeon Luca Bevilacqua offers neighbouring practices a comprehensive cardiology referral service, providing thorough investigation and tailored treatment plans for a wide range of cardiac and related conditions, including:

  • Heart murmurs
  • Dyspnoea
  • Coughing
  • Arrhythmias
  • Episodic weakness or collapse
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Pre‑anaesthetic cardiac assessments
  • Assessment and management of pericardial effusions
  • Holter monitoring
  • Bronchoscopy

Our priority is to see referral cases promptly. Following assessment, a detailed written report will be provided to the referring practice within 3–4 days.

Clients will also receive a personalised information booklet explaining their pet’s diagnosis, along with guidance to help them monitor and record key health trends at home.

Referring a Case

To refer a case, please complete the referral form below and include any relevant clinical notes, recent blood results and/or diagnostic imaging to support your referral.

Urgent Cases

If you require urgent assistance, please contact us directly on 01780 763180 and ask to speak with a member of our referral team.

Refer a case
Cardiac referral pricing guide

Meet our Cardiology Practitioner

Luca Bevilacqua

 

DVM MSc MRCVS RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Cardiology

Luca joined the team at Stamford Veterinary Centre in June 2016. He qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the University of Parma in 2002 and went on to complete a Master’s degree in Small Animal Cardiology in 2004.

In recognition of his extensive expertise and advanced clinical experience, Luca was awarded RCVS Advanced Practitioner Status in Small Animal Cardiology in 2016. This prestigious accreditation reflects his in‑depth knowledge of cardiac disease, supported by many years of focused postgraduate study and clinical practice.

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