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Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease (view source)
Revision as of 14:46, 29 June 2016
, 14:46, 29 June 2016→Stage C
Aldosterone may contribute to the development of myocardial fibrosis. Complete suppression of RAAS is generally not achieved by ACE inhibition alone. Therefore the addition of '''Spironolactone''' may be beneficial.
Aldosterone may contribute to the development of myocardial fibrosis. Complete suppression of RAAS is generally not achieved by ACE inhibition alone. Therefore the addition of '''Spironolactone''' may be beneficial.
Surgical mitral valve repair in dogs is currently being performed. However, availability is limited by the expense, required expertise and cardiopulmonary bypass facilities.
== Prognosis ==
== Prognosis ==