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cardiomyopathy

In cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy, the most common type of the disease, is characterized by an enlarged heart with stretching of the ventricle (lower chamber) and atrium (upper chamber). The left ventricle, which pumps oxygenated blood to the body tissues, shows weakness in contraction (systolic dysfunction) and stiffness…
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Doberman Pinschers

In Doberman Pinscher: Care and upkeep
…to a breed-specific form of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) that affects the heart’s ability to contract correctly, which can lead to death. A DNA test for the gene associated with DCM is available but suffers from both false positives and false negatives. Dogs between one and two years of age should…
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