Mitral Valve Surgery
Keisha
Breed: Chinese Crested HairlessAge: 8 years oldDiagnosis: Stage CSurgery Date: April 19, 2018Hometown: Ballarat, Victoria, AustraliaOwner: AnonymousInstagram @keishakessCardiologist: Niek Beijerink, Richard WoolleyPrimary Vet: Advanced VetCareSurgical Team: Dr. Masami Uechi & Team at, Jasmine Cardiovascular Medical CenterKeisha first presented a stage…
Dot Lim
Breed: MalteseAge: 9Diagnosis Stage: CSurgery Date: July 23rd, 2018Hometown: San Francisco, CAOwner: Kate LimPrimary Veterinarian: Dr. Shannon Leggieri, Claremont Veterinary HospitalCardiologist: Dr. Satoko Nishimura & Dr. Kate WoodruffSurgical Team: Dr. Masami Uechi, Jasmine Cardiovascular Medical CenterIn early December 2017 Dot…
Pedey Ballard
Breed: American EskimoAge: 8 DiagnosisStage: CSurgery Date: June 4th, 2018Hometown: Anchorage, AlaskaOwner: Sarah BallardPrimary Veterinarian: Dr. Alison Capitan, College Village Animal ClinicCardiologist: Dr. Dawn Webber, Arctic Echoes Veterinary CardiologySurgical Team: Dr. Masami Uechi, Jasmine Cardiovascular Medical CenterDuring a weekend in…
Tiara Nakayama
Breed: Long coat ChihuahuaAge: 12Diagnosis Stage: C/DSurgery Date: July 7th, 2018Hometown: Osaka, JapanOwner: Angélique NakayamaCardiologist: Dr. Yoshiro Fujisawa, Hyogo Pet Medical CenterSurgical Team: Dr. Masami Uechi, Jasmine Cardiovascular Medical CenterTiara is a 12-year-old Chihuahua. She was diagnosed with MVD on…
Charlie Wentz
Breed: Cavalier/Bichon mix Age: 10Diagnosis: Stage B2+ Surgery Date: July 16th, 2018 Hometown: Voorhees, NJ Owner: Danielle Wentz Primary Care Vet: Dr. Justin Praslicka, Cedarbrooke Animal Hospital Cardiologist : Dr. Megan Poad, UPenn Ryan’s Animal Hospital MVR Surgical Team: Dr.…
Charlie Allen
In March 2017 we discovered that Charlie had a heart murmur when we went to our vets for his annual vaccination and checkup. Following heart scans shortly after we were given the distressing news that Charlie had MVD and that…
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