(as quoted from Animal Medical Center of New England , Nashua, NH bio page)

 

"Dr. MacGregor has extensive experience in pacemaker and patent ductus arteriosus correction. His specific areas of interest inlcude echocardiography, electyrocardiography, and interventional cardiology. Dr. MacGregor has also completed trarining in therapy for cardiomyopathy, chronic valvular disease, and pulmonary hypertension. He conducted independent research with the Massachusetts College of Pharmacology and dedicated time to the Clinical Electrophysiology Laboratory at the University of Massachusetts."

Seems to me that it took an awfully long time for a highly educated professional to determine that Pocket had no chance for survival. Was she simply another "live" source for research and subject material? A convenient "demo" for a whole group of students?

***I have not the slightest idea how this came up on google search, no claims as to accuracy or reason published****use caution for verification!

John Morrison MacGregor , DVM 

Board Certification: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)

Current Position: Chief, Cardiology Service ,Animal Medical Center of NewEngland

Work Address 96 Durham Rd ,Dover, NH 03820

Birthplace: Summit, NJ

Education:

Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA Cardiology Residency July 2001 to July 2004

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine ,Ithaca, NY Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree, 1998 G.P.A.: 3.76/4.0 Class Rank 6/83 September 1993 to March 1998

Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH Bachelor of Arts Degree, Cum Laude 1988; Major: Psychology with Honors Major G.P.A.: 3.7/4.0, G.P.A.: 3.5/4.0 September 1983 to June 1988

 

Work Experience:

Animal Medical Center of New England, Nashua, NH Chief of Cardiology Service

Started Cardiology Service and built practice. Supervised equipment acquisition, department budget and technical staff. Performed echocardiograms, ECGs. Performed pacemaker implantation and reprogramming, coil occlusions, balloon valvuloplasty, and angiography in conjunction with Tufts University. Performed ultrasound guided aspirates and biopsies including aspiration of cardiac masses.

April 2007 to present.

IdexxCardiopet, Little Falls, NJ Telemedicine Consultant Analyzed electrocardiograms, radiographs and echocardiograms.

May 2006 to present. Dover Veterinary Hospital, Dover, NH Chief of Cardiology & Ultrasound Service

September 2004 to April 2007. Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine North Grafton, MA Cardiology Resident

July 2001 to July 2004 Sudbury Animal Hospital, Sudbury, MA Staff Veterinarian

December 1999 to July 2001 Andover Animal Hospital, Andover, MA Staff Veterinarian

July 1999 to December 1999 Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine ,North Grafton, MA Emergency and Critical Care Intern

July 1998 to June 1999 Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine ,Ithaca, NY Cardiology Research Associate/Laboratory Manager

September 1995 to May 1998 Funding Received: 2002-2003 "Transdermal Atenolol Administration in Cats" (Principal investigator John MacGregor) Tufts University Hills Resident Research Fund. Funding $4,000

Publications:

First author: MacGregor JM, Rush JE, Rozanski EA, Boothe DM, Belmonte AA, Freeman, LM. A comparison of oral versus transdermal atenolol administration in cats. American Journal of Veterinary Research (in press).

MacGregor JM, Winter MD, Keating J, Tidwell AS, Brown DJ. Peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis in a 4 month old West Highland White Terrier. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound, 2006; 47(4): 345350.

MacGregor JM, Rush JE, Rozanski EA, Boothe D, Belmonte AA, Freeman LM. Transdermal atenolol in cats: Plasma concentrations and pharmacodynamics effects. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2006; 20(3): 776.

MacGregor JM, FariaMLE, Moore AS, Tobias AH, Brown DJ, de Morais HSA. Primary cardiac lymphoma in 12 dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 2005; 227(9): 14491453.

MacGregor JM, Rozanski EA, McCarthy RJ, Sharkey LC, Winter MD, Brown DJ, Rush JE. CholesterolBased Pericardial Effusion and Aortic Thromboembolism in a 9 YearOld MixedBreed Dog with Hypothyroidism. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2004; 18(3): 354–358.

MacGregor JM, FariaMLE, Moore AS, Brown DJ, de Morais HSA. Pericardial lymphoma in 9 dogs (19982001). Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2003; 17(3): 398.

MacGregor JM, Morrison KA. ECG of the Month: Ratedependent right bundle branch block in a 12year old golden retriever. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 2002; 221(6): 787788.

MacGregor JM, Rush JE. Quick Course Part II – Auscultation: Abnormal heart sounds. Vet Forum, 2001; October: 43. MacGregor JM, Rush JE. Quick Course Part I – Cardiac Auscultation. Vet Forum, 2001; September: 35.

Corresponding author: Shinohara N, MacGregor JM, Calo A, Knoll, JS. Presumptive primary cardiac lymphoma in a cat causing pericardial effusion. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology, 2005; 7:6569.

Other publications:

Bach JF, Rozanski EA, MacGregor JM, Betkowski JM, and Rush JE. Sildenafil citrate as a therapy for pulmonary hypertension in dogs. Journal Veterinary Internal Medicine (in press).

Wagner A, MacGregor JM, Berg J, Sharkey LC, Rush JE. Septic pericarditis in an 8 year old Yorkshire Terrier. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 2006; 16(2):136140.

Cunningham, SM, Rush JE, MacGregor JM. ECG of the Month, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 2005; 226(12):1986 1988. Brown DJ, Rush JE, MacGregor JM, Ross JN, Brewer B, Rand WM. Quantitative echocardiographic evaluation of mitral endocardiosis in dogs using ratio indices. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2005; 19(4): 542552.

Brown DJ, Rush JE, MacGregor JM, Ross JN, Brewer B, Rand WM. M mode echocardiographic ratio indices in normal dogs, cats, and horses: A novel quantitative method. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2003; 17(5): 653662.

Flanders JA, Moise NS, Gelzer AR, Waskiewicz J, MacGregor JM. Introduction of an endocardial pacing lead through the costocervical vein in 6 dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 1999; 215:4628.

Presentations:

Pericardial disease in Small Animals: Common and Uncommon Causes. Veterinary Emergency and Surgery Center of New England’s Continuing Education Series, Waltham, MA. June 2006.

Transdermal medication: Current veterinary knowledge and our atenolol experience. Red Bank Veterinary Hospital’s Continuing Education Seminars, Tinton Falls, NJ. June 2006.

Interpreting arrhythmias in the Emergency Room. Veterinary Emergency and Surgery Center of New England’s Continuing Education Series, Waltham, MA. May 2006.

Canine Cardiology: Diseases YOU Will See in Practice: New Hampshire State Veterinary Technician Association Clinical Lecture Series, Manchester, NH. May 2005.

Updates in Cardiology: Dilated Cardiology. Tufts Veterinary Technician Symposium, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA. January 2005.

Transdermal Cardiology/ Arrhythmia Interpretation. Seacoast Veterinary Medical Association Continuing Education Series, Durham, NH. December 2004.

Inherited ventricular tachycardia in a colony of German Shepherd Dogs. Kansas State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, Manhattan, KS. May 2004.

Pericardial disease. Clinical Lecture Series, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA. October, 2003

Pericardial lymphoma in 9 dogs (19982001). Oral Abstract, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, Charlotte, NC. June, 2003.

Arrhythmias and you – What a medicine tech needs to know. Continuing Education Seminars for Internal Medicine Technicians, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA. April 2003.

Significant arrhythmias for anesthetized animals: Recognition and treatment. Continuing Education Seminars for Anesthesia Technicians, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA. February 2003.

Transdermal medication. Clinical Lecture Series, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA. December 2002.

Scary ECGs in the ICU. Continuing Education Series for Intensive Care Unit technicians. Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA. May 2002.

Interpreting ECGs. American Animal Hospital Association Convention, Boston, MA. March 2002.

Inherited ventricular tachycardia in a colony of German Shepherd Dogs. Clinical Lecture Series, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA. May 1999.

Electrocardiograms – Basic rhythms and what to worry about in the ICU. Continuing Education Series for ICU technicians. Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA, March, 1999.

Graduate Teaching Experience: Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine North Grafton, MA

Instructor for first and second year clinical skills laboratories

Clinical instructor for fourth year students, Clinical Cardiology Rotation

Small group facilitator for second year Core Cardiology Course

Laboratory instructor for second year Core Cardiology Course

Honors:

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Ithaca, NY

Letters of Citation for Outstanding Achievement in Core Courses: The Animal Body (1993); Function and Dysfunction (1994); and Animal Health and Disease (1996)

Leadership Program for Veterinary Students at Cornell University (1994)

Mary Louise Miller Award for Excellence in Bacteriology (1995)

Phi Zeta Honor Society (1997) ,Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society (1997) ,Gary M. Bolton Cardiology Prize (1998), Merck Manual Award (1998)

Professional Society Memberships:

American Veterinary Medical Association ,Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association, New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Licensures: Massachusetts State Veterinary License, New Hampshire State Veterinary License, Maine State Veterinary License

Drug Enforcement Agency Class II Narcotics License (inactive)