Open Heart Surgery for Dogs

Recently reported over at VIN is a new program for open heart surgery in dogs at UC Davis:

Griffiths and UC Davis are attempting a feat that during the past 30 years has confounded many another institution. High cost, the number of medical staff required for surgery and post-operative care, the time commitment required of staff, the types of conditions in dogs that call for surgery, and differences in how dogs respond to the operation compared with humans — these factors combined to stymie other programs.

Read the entire article at VIN here and Visit UC Davis Cardio page here