Acute Effects of Pimobendan on Cardiac Function in Dogs With Tachycardia Induced Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study

Acute Effects of Pimobendan on Cardiac Function in Dogs With Tachycardia Induced Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study

Background: Pimobendan provides a significant survival benefit in dogs with cardiac disease, including degenerative mitral valve disease and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Its positive inotropic effect is well-known, however, it has complex effects and the mechanisms behind the survival benefit are n...

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Main Authors: Kaitlin Abbott-Johnson, Kursten V. Pierce, Steve Roof, Carlos L. del Rio, Robert Hamlin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
pimobendan
dilated cardiomyopathy
mitral regurgitation
inodilator
lusitropy
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2021.646437/full

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