Key result
Myxomatous mitral valve disease (48.6%) and dilated cardiomyopathy (16.7%) were the most common acquired cardiac diseases in a population of 72 dogs in Egypt.
Why the study?
Canine cardiac diseases are an important global health problem, but limited records document their prevalence in Egypt.
Population
72 client-owned dogs with acquired cardiac diseases in Egypt
Design
Prospective observational study
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Documents canine cardiac disease prevalence in Egypt; leaves open generalizability and clinical implications pending larger studies.
Observational (n=72)
Yes
Myxomatous mitral valve disease and dilated cardiomyopathy are the most common acquired cardiac diseases in the canine population in Egypt, showing minor differences from previous geographical surveys.
A 2022 study conducted an observational in Acquired cardiac diseases (n=72). Acquired cardiac diseases was evaluated on Prevalence of specific acquired cardiac diseases. Myxomatous mitral valve disease (48.6%) and dilated cardiomyopathy (16.7%) were the most common acquired cardiac diseases in a population of 72 dogs in Egypt.
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