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Management of chronic degenerative mitral valve disease in dogs
Author(s) -
Smith Paul
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inpract.28.7.376
Subject(s) - chordae tendineae , medicine , mitral valve , cardiology , mitral regurgitation , valvular heart disease , disease
CHRONIC degenerative mitral valve disease (CDMVD), also referred to as myxomatous mitral valve disease and endocardiosis, is the most common cardiac disease in dogs. The early stages are typified by a few small, discrete areas of opacity or nodules in the region of valvular apposition. Ultimately, the condition progresses to also involve the basal portion of the valve and chordae tendineae. The valvular changes result in progressively worsening mitral regurgitation and, in some cases, can lead to the development of heart failure. This article discusses current treatment strategies for canine CDMVD and reviews their rationale.