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[Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs--pathological, clinical, diagnosis and genetic aspects].
DTW. Deutsche tierarztliche Wochenschrift - 1 Oct 2005
Broschk C, Distl O
Abstract excerpt
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a heart disease which is often found in humans and animals. The age of onset of this progressive disease varies between 3 and 7 years of age. A juvenile form of DCM has been found in Portuguese Water Dogs and Doberman Pinscher Dogs. Some breeds such as Doberman pinscher, Newfoundland, Portuguese Water dog, Boxer, Great Dane, Cocker Spaniel and Irish Wolfhound exhibit a higher...
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