New insights into degenerative mitral valve disease in dogs.
Degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) is the most common cardiac disease in dogs. Although the disease is frequently described in the veterinary literature, many aspects are still unknown or controversial. Based on recent research findings, this article addresses the etiology, pathogenesis, inheritance, diagnosis of early DMVD, diagnosis of mild decompensated heart failure, and efficacy of early medical intervention in clinically compensated dogs.
Häggström
Jens
J
Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, PO Box 7045, S-75007 Uppsala, Sweden. jens.haggstrom@kirmed.slu.se
Duelund Pedersen
Henrik
H
Kvart
Clarence
C
D000818:Animals; D018450:Disease Progression; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*