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| Liver Shunt & MVD |
| *** Update on PSVA/MVD *** Thanks to the wonderful researchers who are devoted to helping unlock the mysteries of Liver Shunt and MVD there is great new information for diagnosing MVD and LS. Dr. Sharon Center from Cornell University has dedicated a lot of her time to the research of these diseases. Below are some excellent articles of PSVA and MVD and links to the most current information. Please take some time to read this through. June, 2008 - Researcher Looks for Genetic Mutation Causing Canine Liver Shunts March 26, 2008 - Dr. Sharon Center Interview - PODCAST February 17, 2007 - Lecture Notes from Dr. Sharon Center's Lecture on PSVA and MVD University of Tennessee's Frequently Asked Questions |
| Here are a couple more links with some useful information! livershunt.com Portosystemic Shunts A note about MVD... It is important to note that it is not currently recommended to perform liver biopsies for the detection of MVD. Dogs who have elevated bile acids but normal Protein C activity are thought to have MVD (microvascular hepatic dysplasia). Dogs with abnormal Protein C actvity and elevated bile acids usually have a large liver shunt. It is important to also note that dogs with MVD are thought to not require any special diet or treatments. That they will live a long and pain free life. Dogs with MVD are asymptomatic (do not have symptoms) and dogs who are having medical issues and symptoms and have been found to have MVD should continue to look further, as another health problem is probably the cause, not the MVD. |