Pushing the Limits – Our Third and Fourth TEER Journey
Recently, our team performed transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) procedures using the V-Clamp device in two dogs — one with stage C and another with stage D myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD). These cases mark the third and fourth TEER procedures performed in Malaysia. What is TEER and V-clamp? TEER stands for transcatheter edge-to-edge repair. […]
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 […]
