Dilated cardiomyopathy: an update.
Despite many advances in he diagnosis and treatment of DCM, it continues to be an important cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in large-breed dogs. In the coming years, it is hoped and anticipated tht further discoveries will be made in the areas of etiology, therapy, and assessment of prognosis, ultimately with a view to having a greater impact on the clinical management of these cases.
Department of Clinical Studies, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. mogrady@uoguelph.ca
Michael R
MR
O'Grady
M Lynne
ML
O'Sullivan
D000818:Animals; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D010375:Pedigree