Diagnosis of CHF in dogs - time to take a deep breath

Authors: Rishniw M
Publication: Proceedings of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conferences, Volume 2014 AVA Annual Conference, Perth, Issue Small Animal, May 2014
Publisher: Australian Veterinary Association

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Abstract: Mitral valve disease remains the most common cause of congestive heart failure (CHF) in our canine population, especially in small-breed dogs. Accurate diagnosis of CHF allows the appropriate implementation of therapy. Newer technologies are available for evaluating patients, but not all are informative about the presence or absence of CHF...

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