What Do I Need to Know About Pulmonary Hypertension in Dogs?

Pulmonary hypertension is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the dog and is associated with many common canine diseases (MMVD, airway disease, Cushing’s disease etc.). In general, there are numerous etiologies of pulmonary hypertension (PH) which may be linked by a single unifying hypothesis: PH develops in dogs with an underlying genetic predisposition following exposure to specific stimuli(ae) which serve as triggers. These triggers can be grouped into categories based on common pathobiological features. Knowledge of these categories will aid in diagnosis and treatment of PH in dogs. This session will present a practical overview of PH in the dog with emphasis on the current ACVIM guidelines.