Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Historical review, epidemiology and natural history of degenerative mitral valve disease.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Borgarelli, Michele & Buchanan, James W
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Chronic mitral valve disease due to myxomatous degeneration (MMVD) is the most common cardiovascular disease in dogs and has been known to cause congestive heart failure for more than 100 years. This article presents an historical perspective of the disease and reviews the most updated data on epidemiology and natural history of MMVD in dogs.
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