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Mitralklappendysplasie · Canine mitral valve dysplasia · Congenital mitral valve dysplasia · Mitralklappenfehlbildung
Mitral valve dysplasia is a congenital heart defect where the mitral valve, which acts as a one-way gate on the left side of the heart, does not form correctly. This malformation prevents the valve from closing tightly, allowing blood to leak backward instead of pumping efficiently to the body. Over time, this leakage strains the heart muscle, which can lead to heart enlargement and eventual heart failure.
Symptoms usually appear in puppyhood or young dogs and include rapid fatigue during play, coughing, and shortness of breath. A veterinarian may also detect a heart murmur during a routine physical exam.
This lifelong condition is not curable, but symptoms can be managed with daily heart medications and regular cardiac ultrasound check-ups. The expected lifetime treatment and monitoring costs range from ‐1,500 to ‐8,000.
More conditions affecting the Heart.
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
