Dr. Robert Prosek

   Dr. Robert Prosek is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) and recently also became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Companion Animals (ECVIM-CA).  He is board certified in cardiology.  His post DVM training started as an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Illinois followed by his cardiology residency training of three years.  Dr. Prosek also pursued a master of science degree at the University of Illinois and received a degree in Veterinary Clinical Medicine.  Special inteterests include all cardiovascular and respiratory topics especially echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart), novel medical and interventional therapies, blood based markers of heart disease and most importanly his patients.

  Dr. Prosek is also a clinical assistant professor of cardiology at the University of Florida, where he is responsible for resident, intern and student training.  He is also a reviewer for the Journal of Veterinary Cardiology and the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine.  Eventhough all these activities keep him busy, he feels they are all very important as it allows him to stay well rounded which he hopes will translate into optimal high quality care for his patients.

  Ongoing Studies:

  Prosek R, Estrada AH, Sedacca C, Maisenbacher HW, Levy J. The effects of two low molecular weight heparins on hematologic and coagulation parameters in healthy cats. UF- CVM Fall Faculty Grant Competition, (2006): $7,500

  Estrada AH, Prosek R, Mainsenbacher HW, Adin D, VanGilder J, Valverde J. Morris Animal Fund grant (MAF Project Number: D05CA-309); Comparative effect of pacing sites in dogs with complete heart block (2006): $100,000.

  Collection of blood samples in dyspneic dogs for BNP/Troponin analysis is ongoing (multicenter study).

  Selected Publications:

  I. Book Chapters

  Prosek, R. Canine Cardiomyopathy. In: Silverstein DC, Hopper Kate (eds.): Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 1st ed. Saunders, St. Louis, Missouri 2009; (38).

  Prosek R. Abnormal Heart Sounds and Heart Murmurs. In: Ettinger SJ, Feldman EC (eds.): Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 6th ed. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 2004; (55).

  Prosek R. Echocardiography. In: Cott