In Practice
HOME CURRENT ISSUE TABLE OF CONTENTS ARCHIVE SEARCH SUBSCRIPTIONS EVENTS FEEDBACK HELP
QUICK SEARCH:   [advanced]


     

This Article
Right arrow Full Text (PDF)
Services
Right arrow Similar articles in this journal
Right arrow Alert me to new issues of the journal
Right arrow Download to citation manager
Right arrow Request Permissions
Citing Articles
Right arrow Citing Articles via Google Scholar
Google Scholar
Right arrow Articles by McEwan, J. D.
Right arrow Search for Related Content
PubMed
Right arrow Articles by McEwan, J. D.

In Practice 22: 620-626 (2000)
© 2000 British Veterinary Association

Canine dilated cardiomyopathy 2. Pathophysiology and treatment

Joanna Dukes McEwan PhD1

1 Veterinary Cardiology at Edinburgh

A GOOD understanding of the underlying pathophysiology is required to enable a sensible approach to the treatment and management of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). This article describes the mechanisms involved in congestive heart failure associated with DCM, and outlines the options available for treatment and management. An article in the previous issue discussed some of the breed-specific manifestations of canine DCM and the approach to diagnosis (In Practice, October 2000, pp 520-530).

Note:

The British Heart Foundation is currently funding the author's research into the genetics of dilated cardiomyopathy in Newfoundland dogs (BHF PG/98060). The author received funding for research on dilated cardiomyopathy from The Kennel Club Charitable Trust during 1996-1999.






HOME CURRENT ISSUE TABLE OF CONTENTS ARCHIVE SEARCH SUBSCRIPTIONS EVENTS FEEDBACK HELP
Copyright © 2000 British Veterinary Association