Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease

Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD) is a common heart condition in dogs, particularly in small breeds. Staging MMVD involves classifying the severity of the disease to guide treatment and management. The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) provides a widely accepted staging system for MMVD, consisting of stages A through D.

A thorough understanding of its pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and management strategies will be covered.

• Discuss a detailed breakdown of each ACVIM stage of CVD, along with appropriate interventions and medications.
• Cover key diagnostic modalities, including echocardiograms, thoracic radiographs, and biomarkers.
• Present hallmark trials to help us understand the evidence for treatment.
• Introduce potential new treatment modalities, both medical and interventional.