You have completed most of your routine examination. It is now time to listen to Reggie’s heart

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The stethoscope is placed over the mitral valve region (left apex) of the heart

Clinical information

Heart rate 140 bpm; regular rhythm

Respiratory rate: 45 breaths/minute and mildly increased effort

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Reggie

Reggie’s mitral valve murmur has increased to a grade 4/6 and he has harsh lung sounds

Reggie was diagnosed with asymptomatic MVD and cardiomegaly 18 months ago. As his RRR has been over 35 bpm recently and he has harsh lung sounds, Reggie may be developing congestive heart failure (CHF).

Learn why measuring the RRR is important, and when to know it’s time to act

Chris Linney
  • Head of Cardiology, Paragon Veterinary Referrals
  • RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
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