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You are currently examining Poppy
Which treatment would you like to prescribe for Poppy?
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Poppy has asymptomatic MVD and confirmed cardiomegaly.
Once cardiomegaly is present, Poppy is highly likely to develop heart failure within 12 months if she is left untreated. Treatment with Vetmedin® delays the onset of heart failure and will extend her overall survival.4
The EPIC study showed that in dogs with asymptomatic MVD and cardiomegaly Vetmedin®:4
- Extends the asymptomatic phase of MVD by 15 months on average
- Delays the onset of congestive heart failure
- Improves overall survival
EPIC Implications – what do the EPIC study results mean for vets in practice
Adrian Boswood, Nuala Summerfield, Mark Patteson
What is the next step you would like to take following these results?
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This may not be the best choice for Poppy.
Diuretics are not indicated in dogs with MVD until they develop signs of congestive heart failure, therefore this is not the best choice for Poppy.
Early detection and treatment of dogs with asymptomatic mitral valve disease and cardiomegaly with Vetmedin® helps dogs live longer and happier lives.4
EPIC Implications – what do the EPIC study results mean for vets in practice
Adrian Boswood, Nuala Summerfield, Mark Patteson
What is the next step you would like to take following these results?
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This may not be the best choice for Poppy.
Spironolactone is not indicated and has not been shown to delay the onset of congestive heart failure in dogs with asymptomatic MVD.6 Spironolactone is therefore not the best choice for Poppy.
Early detection and treatment of dogs with asymptomatic mitral valve disease and cardiomegaly with Vetmedin® helps dogs live longer and happier lives.4
EPIC Implications – what do the EPIC study results mean for vets in practice
Adrian Boswood, Nuala Summerfield, Mark Patteson
What is the next step you would like to take following these results?
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This may not be the best choice for Poppy.
ACE inhibitors are not indicated and have not been shown to delay the onset of congestive heart failure in asymptomatic dogs with MVD.
Early treatment of dogs with asymptomatic MVD and cardiomegaly with Vetmedin® helps dogs live longer and happier lives. 4
EPIC Implications – what do the EPIC study results mean for vets in practice
Adrian Boswood, Nuala Summerfield, Mark Patteson