Effects of Short-term Treatment with Pimobendan in Dogs with Myxomatous Valve Disease

Caro, A., Ynaraja, E. and Montoya, J.A. 2009. Effects of short-term treatment with pimobendan in dogs with myxomatous valve disease. J. Appl. Anim. Res., 35: 113-117. The aim of the study was to evaluate the short-term effects of pimobendan, a novel drug, in dogs with naturally occurring mitral valv...

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Published inJournal of Applied Animal Research Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 113 - 117
Main Authors Caro, A., Ynaraja, E., Montoya, J. A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 01.06.2009
Subjects
CHD
dog
heart
myxomatous mitral valve
Pimobendan
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Summary:Caro, A., Ynaraja, E. and Montoya, J.A. 2009. Effects of short-term treatment with pimobendan in dogs with myxomatous valve disease. J. Appl. Anim. Res., 35: 113-117. The aim of the study was to evaluate the short-term effects of pimobendan, a novel drug, in dogs with naturally occurring mitral valve myxomatous disease. The study involved twenty dogs with no previous treatment. The results show that pimobendan is well tolerated and can be administered effectively and safely in the treatment of congestive heart failure myxomatous mitral valve disease of the dog.
ISSN:0971-2119
0974-1844
DOI:10.1080/09712119.2009.9706999