Your Dog's Heart is failing—but there's hope
Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) is a minimally invasive heart procedure that helps dogs with mitral valve disease live longer, healthier lives.
Your dog isn’t just a pet—they’re family.
But mitral valve disease is taking a toll. The coughing, the fatigue, the labored breathing… it’s heartbreaking to watch.
Without intervention, congestive heart failure could develop in the future. And the options?
- Medications can manage the disease - by delaying the onset of congestive heart failure and prolonging survival time; however, it doesn’t stop the disease.
- Open-heart surgery has unique risks, is an expensive procedure, and is not widely available. Patients must also be healthy enough for travel and cardiac bypass.
Why Choose TEER at
Olympic Veterinary Cardiology?
At Olympic Veterinary Cardiology, we specialize in Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Mitral Valve Repair (TEER)—a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery. We are one of the few facilities in the United States trained and certified to utilize the V-Clamp device designed and developed by HongYu Medical.
- No cardiac bypass required – Smaller incision, faster recovery.
- Performed by leading board-certified cardiologists who have spent countless hours perfecting this procedure.
- Clinically proven – TEER has a 95-100% success rate for hospital discharge and significantly improves quality of life.
Get life-saving heart treatment - here’s how it works.
The Road to TEER:
While the process involves multiple steps and conversations, here’s a basic outline of the process. For the complete overview, download the “Road to TEER” guide below.
Schedule a Consultation
We’ll review your pet’s heart health and determine if TEER is the right option.
Pre-Surgical Screening
Advanced imaging and diagnostics ensure the safest possible procedure.
TEER Procedure & Recovery
A minimally invasive heart repair with close post-operative care.
If you’re already under the care of a Board-Certified Veterinary Cardiologist, please ask your attending doctor to consult our TEER team for an initial review (no charge).
This informal consultation may identify obvious exclusions to surgery which will help you avoid additional travel and diagnostic studies that are not necessary for your pet.
Your Complete Road to TEER & Travel Guide
Download our "Road to TEER Guide" for the comprehensive overview of our entire process.
Download our Travel Guide for helpful travel information about Everett and Seattle, Washington.
What are the risks?
Every procedure carries risks, but our highly specialized team has minimized complications with expert care.
- Less than 1% procedural mortality rate
- Only 8% complication rate (lower than traditional surgery)
- Over 90% survival at 9 months post-op
What if my dog isn’t a candidate?
If TEER isn’t the best option, we’ll discuss alternative treatments like medication adjustments or several additional surgical options.
Current Scientific Literature
The largest data set regarding survival data is provided by Colorado State University with a publication (Potter, BM; et. al;
Clinical feasibility study of transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair in dogs with the canine V-Clamp device) on the first
50 patients performed. Subsequently, the CSU group has publicly presented data at a scientific seminar (November 16-17, 2024) with survival data on 110 dogs performed by this group.
Read the full explanation of risk categories by downloading our "Road to TEER Guide”
Round-the-clock care from start to finish
Your dog deserves the best chance at a longer, healthier life. Don’t wait until it’s too late. On top of our in-house cardiologists, we also partner with Board Certified Surgeons, Emergency & Critical Care Doctors, and Anesthesiologists.
- Faster recovery than traditional surgery
- Minimally invasive, highly effective
- Performed by veterinary cardiology experts
Call Us or Book Your TEER Consultation Today
