Assessment of plasma lactate and core ‐peripheral temperature gradient in association with stages of naturally occurring myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs

ConclusionsDogs with structural heart disease as a result of MMVD may have occult tissue hypoperfusion in stage C that is demonstrated by hyperlactatemia.

Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - November 9, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Felipe B. Soares, Gl áucia B. Pereira‐Neto, Rodrigo C. Rabelo Tags: Original Study Source Type: research