Diagnosing preclinical MMVD

How is preclinical MMVD diagnosed?

To assess whether a dog has preclinical MMVD, a thorough history and physical examination should be performed at every visit. Suspicion for MMVD is raised when the veterinarian auscults a loud murmur.

Upon detection of a murmur, thoracic radiographs and echocardiography can help in diagnosing preclinical MMVD.1

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Cardiac and pulmonary auscultation

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Thoracic radiography

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Echocardiography

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