Manual of Canine and Feline Cardiology

Impressively well organized, concise review of clinically relevant expertise entirely dedicated to the heart and vascular diseases, their prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Yonatan Cohen ,Israel Content: Copyright , Page iv Dedication , Page v Contributors , Pages vii-ix , Jonathan A. Abbott, Janice McIntosh Bright, Scott A. Brown, Clay A. Calvert, Kathleen E. Cavanagh, Steven G. Cole, Thomas K. Day, Kenneth J. Drobatz, Virginia Luis Fuentes, Anna R.M. Gelzer, Rebecca E. Gompf, Rosemary A. Henik, Lynelle R. Johnson, Richard D. Kienle, Marc S. Kraus, Elizabeth A. McNiel, Sydney Moise, E. Christopher Orton, Mark A. Oyama, Brian A. Poteet, et al. Preface , Pages xi-xii , Larry P. Tilley, Francis W.K. Smith Jr., Mark A. Oyama, Meg M. Sleeper Acknowledgments , Page xiii , Larry P. Tilley, Francis W.K. Smith Jr., Mark A. Oyama, Meg M. Sleeper Diagnosis of Heart Disease , Page 1 Chapter 1 - The History and Physical Examination , Pages 2-23 , Rebecca E. Gompf Chapter 2 - Radiology of the Heart , Pages 24-48 , Brian A. Poteet Chapter 3 - Electrocardiography , Pages 49-77 , Larry P. Tilley, Francis W.K. Smith Jr. Chapter 4 - Echocardiography and Doppler Ultrasound , Pages 78-98 , Virginia Luis Fuentes Chapter 5 - Special Diagnostic Techniques for Evaluation of Cardiac Disease , Pages 99-107 , Meg M. Sleeper Cardiovascular Disease , Page 109 Chapter 6 - Acquired Valvular Disease , Pages 110-138 , Jonathan A. Abbott Chapter 7 - Canine Cardiomyopathy , Pages 139-150 , Mark A. Oyama Chapter 8 - Feline Cardiomyopathy , Pages 151-175 , Richard D. Kienle Chapter 9 - Cor Pulmonale and Pulmonary Thromboembolism , Pages 176-182 , Lynelle R. Johnson Chapter 10 - Heartworm Disease , Pages 183-199 , Clay A. Calvert, Justin David Thomason Chapter 11 - Pericardial Disorders and Cardiac Tumors , Pages 200-214 , Anthony H. Tobias, Elizabeth A. McNiel Chapter 12 - Congenital Heart Disease , Pages 215-239 , Keith N. Strickland Chapter 13 - Cardiovascular Effects of Systemic Diseases , Pages 240-276 , Francis W.K. Smith Jr., Donald P. Schrope, Carl D. Sammarco Chapter 14 - Systemic Hypertension , Pages 277-286 , Rosemary A. Henik, Scott A. Brown Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease , Page 287 Chapter 15 - Pathophysiology and Therapy of Heart Failure , Pages 288-314 , Keith N. Strickland Chapter 16 - Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances , Pages 315-332 , Marc S. Kraus, Anna R.M. Gelzer, Sydney Moise Chapter 17 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation , Pages 333-341 , Steven G. Cole, Kenneth J. Drobatz Chapter 18 - Emergency Management and Critical Care , Pages 342-355 , Steven G. Cole, Kenneth J. Drobatz Chapter 19 - Anesthesia of the Cardiac Patient , Pages 356-375 , Thomas K. Day Chapter 20 - Cardiac Surgery , Pages 376-385 , E. Christopher Orton Chapter 21 - Pacemaker Therapy , Pages 386-397 , Janice McIntosh Bright Appendix 1 - Canine Breed Predilections for Heart Disease , Pages 399-401 , Kathleen E. Cavanagh, Francis W.K. Smith Jr. Appendix 2 - Common Cardiovascular Drugs , Pages 402-414 , Francis W.K. Smith Jr., Larry P. Tilley, Mark A. Oyama, Meg M. Sleeper Appendix 3 - Echocardiographic Normals , Pages 415-417 Index , Pages 418-443 The most effective, practical approach to the recognition and management of cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary medicine, MANUAL OF CANINE AND FELINE CARDIOLOGY, 4th Edition takes a user-friendly approach to the challenges and conditions you encounter in everyday practice. This completely revised and updated edition includes vital information on diagnostic modalities and techniques, therapeutic options, surgical procedures, and pharmaceutical management of the dog and cat cardiac patient. This invaluable, practical reference covers the full breadth of canine and feline cardiology diagnosis and management in a straightforward and clinically focused format.Covers common cardiovascular disorders and practical treatment methods for cardiac failure, cardiac arrhythmias, conduction disturbances, cardiopulmonary arrest, as well as procedures for resuscitation.Includes numerous reproductions of electrocardiograms, thoracic radiographs, and pressure curvesVibrant, full-color format helps important material stand out and includes vivid illustrations to aid in diagnosis and treatment.A user-friendly format with bullet points, tables, key points, and boxes offers at-a-glance access to key information.Cardiac Surgery chapter provides illustrated, step-by-step coverage of cardiovascular surgical procedures and techniques.Chapters on Pacemaker Therapy and Cor Pulmonale and Pulmonary Thromboembolism expand the scope of coverageA completely updated drug formulary presents the most current therapies used to pharmacologically manage cardiovascular disease.Twenty-nine expert contributors share their knowledge and clinical exposure to ensure you are using the most trustworthy and up-to-date information available. The most effective, practical approach to the recognition and management of cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary medicine, MANUAL OF CANINE AND FELINE CARDIOLOGY, 4th Edition takes a user-friendly approach to the challenges and conditions you encounter in everyday practice. This completely revised and updated edition includes vital information on diagnostic modalities and techniques, therapeutic options, surgical procedures, and pharmaceutical management of the dog and cat cardiac patient. This invaluable, practical reference covers the full breadth of canine and feline cardiology diagnosis and management in a straightforward and clinically focused format. Covers common cardiovascular disorders and practical treatment methods for cardiac failure, cardiac arrhythmias, conduction disturbances, cardiopulmonary arrest, as well as procedures for resuscitation. Includes numerous reproductions of electrocardiograms, thoracic radiographs, and pressure curves