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Fred: A Different Open Heart Surgery
Fred, an 11 month old purebred Standard Schnauzer, has large Atrial Septal Defect (sinus venosus), not amendable to trans catheteral closure with Amplatzer device. Fred already developed moderate pulmonic stenosis and right side heart hypertrophy. Without an open heart surgery…
Lessons From Zoey’s One Year Checkup
Zoey’s one year checkup was done October 28th 2017. Zoey’s cardiologist (Dr. Hodge) was a bit worried Zoey’s left ventricle and left atrium (LV/LA) numbers were increasing after each checkup. According to Dr. Hodge, Zoey’s pressure and her regurgitation were…
Navigating the Japan Trains
Navigating the Japan train systems for the first time can be stressful. This guide was put this together to help others.
MVD Studies From Around the Country
Virginia Tech and Auburn University are enrolling dogs in studies to further research in the area of Mitral Valve Disease. If you are opting not to have surgery to correct the mitral valve defect, these could be options for your…
Traveling by train in Japan using PASMO
PASMO CardsThe simplest and easiest way to navigate the public and private transportation systems is to sign up for a PASMO Card.
Japan Pet Taxi Service
While traveling to Japan for my surgery I used a wonderful pet taxi service called Yako doghouse that specializes in picking up pets and families from local airports (Haneda and Narita)
Mighty Hearts Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports dogs with Mitral Valve Disease through surgical intervention.
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