Impact of collaborative care on survival time for dogs with congestive heart failure and revenue for attending primary care veterinarians

Veterinary medicine has witnessed a societal shift in the perception of companion animal care, with pets now commonly considered valued members of the family. As a consequence of this evolving perception, demand is increasing for specialized care as are expectations for state-of-the-art medicine within the veterinary profession. Cardiology is a well-established specialty discipline within veterinary medicine. Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most common condition diagnosed in dogs and treated in this field.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Cardiology Source Type: research