Why the study?
The study was conducted to provide reference data for surgeons and cardiologists considering or evaluating the effects of mitral valve repair in dogs, enhancing relevant surgical techniques and informing pre- and postoperative observations.
Does mitral valve repair improve valvular geometry and hemodynamics in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease?
Does mitral valve repair improve valvular geometry and hemodynamics in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease?
This study provides reference data on the effects of mitral valve repair on valvular geometry and hemodynamics in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease.
Provides reference data in a canine model; leaves open translation to human myxomatous mitral valve disease.
This study acts as reference for surgeons and cardiologists considering or evaluating the effects of mitral valve repair in dogs and provides useful data for the enhancement of relevant surgical techniques and the selection of relevant pre- and postoperative observations.
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