Malaysia’s First Successful V-Clamp Surgery In a Dog

On 8th December 2024, our team performed Malaysia’s first successful V-clamp surgery on a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The dog, named Oscar, had been diagnosed with advanced-stage B2 myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) in June 2024. Since his diagnosis, he had been taking pimobendan, benazepril, and spironolactone to manage the disease. Understanding the severity of […]

Trans-Esophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a type of heart ultrasound that gives veterinarians or cardiologists a very detailed view of a pet’s heart. Unlike regular heart ultrasounds, where the probe is placed on the chest, TEE involves inserting a small probe into the pet’s esophagus (the tube connecting the throat and stomach). This enables the examiners […]