When it comes
to matters of
the heart,
trust the expert.
to matters of
the heart,
trust the expert.
We know it can be scary to hear that your pet may have a heart condition.
At PULSE, you’ll find exceptional cardiac care delivered by knowledgeable, friendly professionals who are committed to helping you understand your pet’s health needs and all related tests, procedures, and medications. We also specialize in coordinating care plans with your referring vet.
Please email us with questions or have your veterinarian request a mobile appointment.
Our Services
Initial Consultations
A thorough medical history and physical examination can provide great insight into cardiovascular disease and enable us to design a personalized and effective diagnostic and treatment plan.
Echocardiography
Echocardiography is the most efficient and accurate way to test for heart disease, enabling us to quickly reach a diagnosis and start a treatment plan.
Pre-Anesthetic Evaluations
When a heart murmur or arrhythmia is detected on a pre-anesthetic examination, a cardiology workup can be essential to determining anesthetic risk and an appropriate anesthetic plan.
Electrocardiography & Holter Monitoring
Electrocardiography (ECG) is a method for detecting and diagnosing an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Additional testing, such as 24-hour Holter monitoring is sometimes also required to better assess the arrhythmia and optimize treatment.
Emergency Care
Frequently, the first sign of heart disease occurs on an emergency basis. We will go out of our way to be available to make sure every patient receives the treatment they need, even if it is after hours. We also offer hospitalization at Animal Urgent Care.
Our Services
We know it can be scary to hear that your pet may have a heart condition.
At PULSE, you’ll find exceptional cardiac care delivered by knowledgeable, friendly professionals who are committed to helping you understand your pet’s health needs and all related tests, procedures, and medications.
We also specialize in coordinating care plans with your referring vet.
Please email us with questions or have your veterinarian request a mobile appointment.
Initial Consultations
A thorough medical history and physical examination can provide great insight into cardiovascular disease and enable us to design a personalized and effective diagnostic and treatment plan.
Echocardiography
Echocardiography is the most efficient and accurate way to test for heart disease, enabling us to quickly reach a diagnosis and start a treatment plan.
Pre-Anesthetic Evaluations
When a heart murmur or arrhythmia is detected on a pre-anesthetic examination, a cardiology workup can be essential to determining anesthetic risk and an appropriate anesthetic plan.
Electrocardiography & Holter Monitoring
Electrocardiography (ECG) is a method for detecting and diagnosing an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Additional testing, such as 24-hour Holter monitoring is sometimes also required to better assess the arrhythmia and optimize treatment.
Emergency Care
Frequently, the first sign of heart disease occurs on an emergency basis. We will go out of our way to be available to make sure every patient receives the treatment they need, even if it is after hours. We also offer hospitalization at Animal Urgent Care.
Dr. Geri Lake-Bakaar graduated from Harvard University in 2003 (BA), Cornell University in 2007, and University of California, Davis (DACVIM, Cardiology) in 2013. Between veterinary school and her residency she also completed a rotating internship at the Animal Medical Center, and a post-doc fellowship at Harvard/MGH. She is devoted to caring for all animals and providing compassionate, quality care to all of her patients.
Dr. Lake-Bakaar has a particular interest in education and has traveled the state providing continuing education lectures to veterinarians, and has also designed a series of client education materials. Dr. Lake-Bakaar is also a section editor for an educational website on VIN (the Veterinary Information Network).
Dr. Geri Lake-BakaarDVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) Dr. Lake-Bakaar has a particular interest in education and has traveled the state providing continuing education lectures to veterinarians, and has also designed a series of client education materials. Dr. Lake-Bakaar is also a section editor for an educational website on VIN (the Veterinary Information Network).
Kate McAnnally has been working in veterinary medicine since before attending college. Kate has always found time to continue working with animals in shelters, rescue organizations or medical settings. She shares her life and adventures with her husband, Steve, and their two rescue dogs Trout & Boulder. When not working, she can be found running on the trails, swimming and biking in beautiful Colorado.
Kate McAnnallyCVT 
Vicki has been a licensed veterinary technician since 2000 and is currently certified in North Carolina and Colorado. She has worked at many veterinary establishments including several emergency hospitals, general practices, the NC State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital and an MRI imaging facility for pets. She has a lifelong passion for learning and she is looking forward to expanding her knowledge in cardiology.
Vicki SaxeCVT, RVT 
Dr. Geri Lake-Bakaar graduated from Harvard University in 2003 (BA), Cornell University in 2007, and University of California, Davis (DACVIM, Cardiology) in 2013. Between veterinary school and her residency she also completed a rotating internship at the Animal Medical Center, and a post-doc fellowship at Harvard/MGH. She is devoted to caring for all animals and providing compassionate, quality care to all of her patients.
Kate McAnnally has been working in veterinary medicine since before attending college. Kate has always found time to continue working with animals in shelters, rescue organizations or medical settings. She shares her life and adventures with her husband, Steve, and their two rescue dogs Trout & Boulder. When not working, she can be found running on the trails, swimming and biking in beautiful Colorado.
Vicki has been a licensed veterinary technician since 2000 and is currently certified in North Carolina and Colorado. She has worked at many veterinary establishments including several emergency hospitals, general practices, the NC State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital and an MRI imaging facility for pets. She has a lifelong passion for learning and she is looking forward to expanding her knowledge in cardiology.
Learn more about your pet’s prognosis and treatment from our cardiac condition guides.
You can also download charts to track your pet’s sleeping respiratory rate at home.
Canine Cardiac Conditions
Feline Cardiac Conditions
Charts
Learn more about your pet’s prognosis and treatment from our cardiac condition guides.
You can also download charts to track your pet’s sleeping respiratory rate at home.
Canine Cardiac Conditions
Feline Cardiac Conditions
Charts
We offer the following
mobile services:
mobile services:
Cardiovascular examination
Echocardiography
Electrocardiography
Thoracic radiography interpretation
Holter monitoring
Abdominocentesis
Thoracocentesis
Pericardiocentesis
Continuing education
Stay in Touch
Fill out the form below to contact Pulse with any questions, comments, or concerns regarding your pet’s veterinary care. In case of a medical emergency, please contact your family vet or an animal hospital such as Animal Urgent Care.
Stay in Touch
Fill out the form below to contact Pulse with any questions, comments, or concerns regarding your pet’s veterinary care. In case of a medical emergency, please contact your family vet or an animal hospital such as Animal Urgent Care.
