Sarah Cavanaugh (Scruggs) DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Dr. Sarah Cavanaugh (Scruggs) received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida and then earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University. After graduation, Dr. Cavanaugh completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. Then, Dr. Cavanaugh completed a residency in cardiology and Master of Science at Colorado State University and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialty of Cardiology. Dr. Cavanaugh practiced small animal cardiology in Denver, Colorado and then Fort Myers, Florida prior to joining the faculty at RUSVM in 2017.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Florida
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University
Master of Science, Colorado State University
Cardiology Residency, Colorado State University
Research Interests
Degenerative mitral valve disease
Atrial fibrillation
Feline cardiomyopathies
Nutrition and cardiovascular disease
Certifications
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialty of Cardiology
AMEE Essential Skills in Medical Education
Achievements
Chair, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Exam Rating Committee
Board of Directors, Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)
“Young Investigator Award for Best Original Research,” Journal of Veterinary Cardiology
Publication & Research Highlights
Bright JM, Martin J, Scruggs SM, MacLea H. Ongoing, multi-institutional clinical trial: Efficacy of Ranolazine for Preventing Relapse of Atrial Fibrillation in Dogs with Heart Disease. 2014-present.
Scruggs SM, Rishniw M. Dermatologic adverse effect of subcutaneous furosemide administration in a dog. J Vet Intern Med 27(5): 1248-50, 2013.
Scruggs SM, Bright JM. Chronic cardiac tamponade in a cat caused by an intrapericardial cyst. J Feline Med Surg 12(4): 338-340, 2010.
Scruggs SM, Disatian S, Orton EC. Serotonin transmembrane transporter is down-regulated in late-stage canine degenerative mitral valve disease. J Vet Cardiol 12(3): 163-169, 2010.