Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pulmonary hypertension linked to mitral valve disease in dogs
By Kellihan, Heidi B & Stepien, Rebecca L·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2012·Department of Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pulmonary hypertension in canine degenerative mitral valve disease.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with degenerative mitral valve disease can develop pulmonary hypertension, which causes breathing problems and can worsen the dog's overall health. Thanks to advanced imaging techniques like echocardiography, vets can now diagnose this condition more accurately. There are effective medical treatments available that can help manage the symptoms and improve the dog's quality of life. Early detection and treatment are crucial for helping these dogs live longer, healthier lives.
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Abstract
Pulmonary hypertension secondary to degenerative mitral valve disease has been recognized clinically for many years in veterinary medicine, and clinical diagnosis of this syndrome in dogs has been enhanced greatly by widespread use of echocardiography and Doppler echocardiography. Medical therapy is now available to treat this clinical complication of mitral valve disease, making timely diagnosis even more important to patient longevity and quality of life.
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