Echocardiographic Evaluation and Medical Management of Mitral and Tricuspid Regurgitation in a Spitz
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2013-03
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Veterinary World
Abstract
Chronic valvular disease is the most important cause of heart disease in dogs. Acquired valvular insufficiency was usually secondary to degenerative valvular disease [1]. Although dogs can compensate for valvular insufficiency with time, decompensation and congestive heart failure may develop. Doppler examination plays a critical role in the assessment of dogs affected by valvular disease, providing information on ventricular size and function [2]. Enalapril is considered to be firstline adjunct to diuretic therapy when managing animals with heart failure [3]. This article describes clinico pathological changes and successful management of mitral and tricuspid regurgitation in a dog with enalapril and frusemide.