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You are currently examining Reggie
Which treatment would you like to prescribe for Reggie?
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Reggie has asymptomatic mitral valve disease and confirmed cardiomegaly
Mitral valve disease is progressive and can lead to heart failure. Treatment with Vetmedin® delays the onset of heart failure and extend his overall survival.4
The EPIC study showed that in dogs with asymptomatic mitral valve disease and cardiomegaly Vetmedin®:4
- Extends the asymptomatic phase of mitral valve disease by 15 months on average
- Delays the onset of congestive heart failure
- Improves overall survival
EPIC Results – hear a summary of the EPIC study results
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 Reggie.
Diuretics are not indicated in dogs with MVD until they develop signs of congestive heart failure, therefore this is not the best choice for Reggie.
Early detection and treatment of dogs with asymptomatic mitral valve disease and cardiomegaly with Vetmedin® helps dogs live longer and happier lives.4
EPIC Results – hear a summary of the EPIC study results
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 Reggie.
Spironolactone is not indicated and has not been shown to delay the onset of congestive heart failure in asymptomatic dogs with cardiac disease.
Early detection and treatment of dogs with asymptomatic mitral valve disease and cardiomegaly with Vetmedin® helps dogs live longer and happier lives.4
EPIC Results – hear a summary of the EPIC study results
Adrian Boswood, Nuala Summerfield, Mark Patteson
What is the next step you would like to take following these results?
Incorrect
This may not be the best choice for Reggie.
ACE inhibitors are not indicated and have not been shown to delay the onset of congestive heart failure in asymptomatic dogs with cardiac disease.
EPIC Results – hear a summary of the EPIC study results
Adrian Boswood, Nuala Summerfield, Mark Patteson