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Dogs with Eisenmenger Syndrome Can Live a Good and Long Life?

Abstract

Eisenmenger syndrome secondary to a ventricular septal defect with rightto-left shunting and erythrocytosis is often secondary to the development of pulmonary hypertension. Long-term treatment should be focused on controlling clinical signs, improving quality of life and prolonging survival of affected dogs. Selective pulmonary vasodilatory drugs are the first-line therapy indicated by the guidelines. In particular, sildenafil citrate is well tolerated, with no reported side effects, even at higher doses and can also help to manage erythrocytosis.

Barbara Bruno*

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