Dogs with advanced valve disease (ACVIM Stage B2 or Stage C)* are likely to be eligible for surgery. Dogs that do not have a valve anatomy suitable for TEER of the mitral valve with V-Clamp are likely to be suitable for open-heart surgery. Some dogs with concurrent disease or complications associated with advanced mitral valve disease will not be eligible. An individual’s suitability will be determined based on of review a patient’s history and diagnostic imaging results by a VCA cardiologist and Dr Uechi.
*ACVIM Stage B2 myxomatous mitral valve disease patients have enlarged hearts, however they are not in heart failure. ACVIM Stage C patients have experienced heart failure (fluid on the lungs) and are currently prescribed diuretics as part of their medical management.