Mitral valve disease
Mitral valve disease (MVD) is a common heart condition in dogs, especially in older, small-breed dogs. It is characterized by the degeneration of the mitral valve, which separates the left atrium and left ventricle in the heart.
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This degeneration leads to a leaky valve, causing blood to flow backward into the left atrium when the heart contracts, a condition called mitral regurgitation.
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