Advances in the understanding of the pathogenesis, progression and diagnosis of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs

A number of key questions remain unanswered in the pathogenesis of myxomatous mitralvalve disease (MMVD). As MMVD typically afflicts small-breed dogs, a genetic basis hasbeen implied. In addition, the fact that not all dogs within a risk group develop MMVDis still unexplained. Research into the path...

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Main Authors: Richard K. Burchell, Johan P. Schoeman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2014-08-01
Series:Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
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Online Access:https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/1101