The Animal Heartbeat

9: Prof Gerhard Wess, on dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs

September 11, 2023 Kieran Borgeat and Jose Novo Matos Season 1 Episode 9
9: Prof Gerhard Wess, on dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs
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The Animal Heartbeat
9: Prof Gerhard Wess, on dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs
Sep 11, 2023 Season 1 Episode 9
Kieran Borgeat and Jose Novo Matos

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Dilated cardiomyopathy is a common disease in dogs, which is almost uniquely difficult to diagnose in the early stages. In this episode, Kieran and Jose interview Prof Gerhard Wess, a clinician and researcher who leads the cardiology department at the LMU University of Munich, Germany. Prof Wess brings his extensive, decades-spanning experience of diagnosing and managing DCM to the podcast and shares his advice on how best to assess potential cases.

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Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose.

Dilated cardiomyopathy is a common disease in dogs, which is almost uniquely difficult to diagnose in the early stages. In this episode, Kieran and Jose interview Prof Gerhard Wess, a clinician and researcher who leads the cardiology department at the LMU University of Munich, Germany. Prof Wess brings his extensive, decades-spanning experience of diagnosing and managing DCM to the podcast and shares his advice on how best to assess potential cases.