Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pulmonary hypertension in canine degenerative mitral valve disease.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Kellihan, Heidi B & Stepien, Rebecca L
- Affiliation:
- Department of Medicine · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Pulmonary hypertension, which is high blood pressure in the lungs, can occur in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease, a common heart problem. Thanks to advances in imaging techniques like echocardiography, veterinarians can now diagnose this condition more accurately. There are medications available to help manage this issue, so catching it early is crucial for improving a dog's lifespan and overall well-being. This means that if your dog has mitral valve disease, it's important to monitor for signs of pulmonary hypertension and discuss potential treatments with your vet.
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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