Correlation between the Leaflet–Annulus Index and Echocardiographic Indices in Maltese Dogs with Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease
Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most common chronic heart valve disease, leading to left-sided cardiomegaly in dogs. The leaflet–annulus index (LAI) was originally used in humans as a predictor of mitral regurgitation (MR) after mitral valve repair surgery. This index represents the qu...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-08-01
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| Series: | Veterinary Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/8/493 |