Cardiovascular Disease in Small Animal Medicine

by Wendy A. Ware

• ISBN13: 9781840760767
• ISBN10: 1840760761
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-07-01
• Publisher: Manson Pub Lt

Summary

This is authoritative, user-friendly guide to cardiovascular diseases and disorders in the dog and cat is fully referenced and richly illustrated throughout by clinical color photos, imaging and diagrams of the highest quality. Coverage includes evaluation techniques, investigative procedures, diagnosis, medical and surgical management options and methods. Dr Ware's book is a must-have educational resource and a professional reference of lasting value.

Table of Contents

Introduction and Normal Reference Information

The normal cardiovascular system

The cardiovascular examination

Overview of cardiac Radiography

Overview of electrocardiology

Overview of echocardiography

Cardiovascular Problems

Murmurs and abnormal heart sounds

Cardiomegaly

Cough

Respiratory difficulty

Jugular vein distension or pulsations

Abdominal distension

Subcutaneous Edema

Abnormal heart rate or rhythm

Syncope and intermittent collapse

Thromboembolic events

Cardiovascular Diseases

Approach to CHF management

Approach to arrhythmia management

Congenital cardiovascular diseases

Acquired valve diseases

Myocardial diseases of the dog

Myocardial diseases of the cat

Pericardial diseases and cardiac tumours

Pulmonary distension

Heartworm disease

Systemic hypertension

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