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Common heart condition which plagues small dogs can be picked up by AI, scientists say
A common heart condition that plagues small dogs can be picked up by AI, experts have found. Mitral valve disease regularly affects breeds such as King Charles spaniels, miniature poodles, Pomeranians and chihuahuas. It occurs when one of the heart's valves becomes distorted and leaky. It can progress to become fatal if not treated early on. A research team, led by the University of Cambridge, adapted an algorithm originally designed for humans and found it could automatically detect and grade heart murmurs in dogs - one of the main indicators of the disease.