Role of biomarkers in the diagnosis of myxomatous mitral valve disease in canines
This study focuses on identifying the occult stage of Myxomatous Mitral Valve Degeneration (MMVD) in dogs through the use of cardiac biomarkers. Serum NT-proBNP levels were found to be significantly higher in MMVD than in the healthy control group, suggesting an enlargement of the heart.
Authors
- Ravi Kumar P
- Lakshmi Rani N
- Makkena Sreenu
- Vaikunta Rao
- Rajesh Koduru
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.22271/veterinary.2025.v10.i9e.2576
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00