Mitral valve E point to ventricular septal separation in the dog.

Abstract

Mitral valve E point to septal separation (EPSS) was measured (mean = 3.27 +/- 1.29 mm) in healthy non-anaesthetised Beagle and German Shepherd dogs (n = 50). The minimum and maximum values recorded were 1 and 6mm respectively. Breed, age, sex, mass and heart-rate had no significant effect on the EPSS value.