Heart disease is a relatively common condition in dogs, especially in older dogs. In fact, it is estimated that approximately ...

electrocardiogram, circulation time, arterial blood studies, exercise test, angiocardiogram, and cardiac catheterization are presented. Diagnosis is important because these patients develop cardiac ...

It was reported last year that brachycephalic, or flat-faced, dogs – like pugs and French Bulldogs – would need to pass a new ...

The 1st sound at the apex was snapping. The pulmonic 2nd sound was not accentuated and was followed by an opening snap. A grade 3/6 long, high-pitched, decrescendo diastolic murmur was heard at ...

Many brachycephalic dog breeds suffer with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). This can make a dog struggle to breathe, find exercise more difficult, mean they breathe noisily, snore or ...

Heart issues are another major concern. Bulldogs are susceptible to congenital heart diseases, including pulmonic stenosis, where blood flow to the heart is restricted. This condition can lead to ...

“Valvular heart disease is any cardiovascular disease process involving one or more of the four valves of the heart (the aortic and mitral valves on the left side of the heart and the pulmonic and ...

Heart disease is a silent epidemic that is having a disproportionate impact on the Black community in New York City’s neighborhoods.