Myxomatous Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease: An Update

Authors

Sirilak Disatian

Abstract

Myxomatous degenerative mitral valve disease (MVD) is the most common cardiac disease in dogs.Pathological changes of MVD include thickened redundant leaflets causing improper coaptation of leaflets, resultingin mitral valve regurgitation. The etiology of this disease is currently unknown. Thus, no drugs or treatments areavailable to slow down the disease progression. This article was written to summarize an update of canine MVD concerning clinical approach, etiology, and treatment.

DOI

10.56808/2985-1130.2218

First Page

151

Last Page

157

Recommended Citation

Disatian, Sirilak (2010) "Myxomatous Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease: An Update," The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine: Vol. 40: Iss. 2, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56808/2985-1130.2218
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/tjvm/vol40/iss2/2