Referral Information
Advanced Veterinary Cardiology Referrals at LMU Munich
The Department of Veterinary Cardiology at the Small Animal Clinic of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München offers referral evaluation for selected dogs and cats with complex cardiac disease and for patients that may benefit from advanced interventional procedures.
The English section of our website is particularly focused on advanced interventional cardiology, including mitral valve repair with TEER, PDA closure, pacemaker implantation and selected balloon interventions.
This page explains how cases can be referred and which information is most useful for an initial review.
How to Contact Us
For referral enquiries, case discussion, DICOM submission or appointment requests, please contact us directly.
Email: kleintier.kardiologie@lmu.de
General information about our department: About the Clinic
Contact page: Contact
Which Cases Are Most Relevant for Referral?
We currently focus the English referral section particularly on advanced interventional procedures and selected high-impact disease areas.
Information Helpful for Initial Case Review
A structured first review is easier when echocardiographic findings and key clinical information are available. Depending on the case, the following information is particularly useful:
Please include when available:
Signalment, body weight and breed
Clinical stage and main symptoms
Current medication
Recent echocardiographic findings
DICOM loops or a secure download link
Relevant thoracic radiographs, ECG or Holter data if available
DICOM Submission and Pre-Assessment
If a local cardiologist has already performed echocardiography with appropriate views, DICOM loops can be sent to us before the patient travels to Munich.
This is particularly helpful for patients being considered for mitral valve repair (TEER), because detailed anatomical assessment is important before a procedure can be planned.
For TEER referrals, please also use our dedicated page with procedural information and required imaging views: Mitral Valve Repair (TEER).
What Happens After Initial Review?
After reviewing the available clinical information and imaging, we can usually advise whether:
- a consultation in Munich is recommended,
- additional imaging or tests are needed first,
- the patient may be a possible candidate for an interventional procedure,
- or medical management and local follow-up remain the preferred option.
Final procedural eligibility, particularly for TEER, is always determined only after detailed in-person assessment and intraoperative imaging where appropriate.
Why Refer to LMU Munich?
Advanced interventional cardiology in veterinary patients requires a highly specialized setting.
At LMU Munich, referrals are evaluated within a collaborative structure involving cardiology, surgery, anaesthesia and intensive care. This is particularly important for complex mitral valve repair and other advanced catheter-based procedures.
Our English referral pages are designed to help both veterinarians and international owners find the most relevant information quickly and to facilitate structured case discussion.
Selected Disease Pages for International Visitors
Some international visitors first reach our website through disease-related searches. The following pages may also be relevant for referral evaluation or owner information:
Referral Email
Please send case information, DICOM loops or a download link to:
You may also find these pages useful: Contact | About the Clinic | TEER / Mitral Valve Repair