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Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease (view source)
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-Guarded
-Guarded
==From Pathology==
Often associated with mitral regurgitation and left atrial volume overload. Usually progresses to left sided heart failure.
''Incidence:''
[[Image:AV valve dysplasia cat.jpg|right|thumb|200px|<small><center>'''Mitral dyplasia'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies</center></small>]]
*Most common congenital defect in cats.
*Also reported in pure breed dogs E.g GSD, Great Danes.
''Clinical Signs:''
*Often murmur is the only clinical sign; pansystolic with increased intensity over the mitral valve area.
*May also see exercise intolerance, dyspnoea and coughing.
''Diagnosis:''
*Left atrial enlargement on radiology and ECG.
*Doppler echocardiography can dtect abnormal flow.
''Treatment:''
*Prognosis poor, medically manage left heart failure with ACE-inhibitors etc.
[[Category:Cardiovascular_System_-_Developmental_Pathology]]
[[Category:Cardiovascular_System_-_Developmental_Pathology]]