Left Atrial Decompression in a Dog

Ah B, 12 years old, was a challenging case, battling refractory or stage D myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD), atrial fibrillation, heartworm disease, and pulmonary hypertension. Despite maximal medical management, he required 4 emergency admissions over the past six months. We knew that his life is nearing its end.   In an effort to slow […]