Chronic valvular disease in dogs
Chronic valvular disease (CVD) is a common acquired heart disease in dogs, and may account for up to 75% of congestive heart failure (CHF) cases in this species.
Rebecca L. Stepien
DVM, MS, Dip ACVIM (Cardiology), University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Dr. Stepien graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine and received her Master’s degree at The Ohio State University. She has been a Clinical Professor at the University of Wisconsin since 1994 and is past president of the ACVIM Specialty of Cardiology. Dr. Stepien’s research interests include myxomatous valve disease in whippets, systemic hypertension and therapy of congestive heart failure.
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