Manual of Canine and Feline Cardiology

by Tilley, Larry P.

• ISBN13: 9781416023982
• ISBN10: 1416023984
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-12-14
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science

Summary

Using a new, practical, clinically oriented approach, Manual of Canine and Feline Cardiology, 4th Edition, provides the most current information and guidance for successful diagnosis and clinical management in everyday small animal practice. This completely revised and extensively updated edition offers vital information on diagnostic modalities and interpretation, cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary treatment options, surgical procedures, and pharmaceutical management of the dog and cat cardiac patient.

Table of Contents

Diagnosis of Heart Disease
The History and Physical Examination	p. 2
Radiology of the Heart	p. 24
Electrocardiography	p. 49
Echocardiography and Doppler Ultrasound	p. 78
Special Diagnostic Techniques for Evaluation of Cardiac Disease	p. 99
Cardiovascular Disease
Acquired Valvular Disease	p. 110
Canine Cardiomyopathy	p. 139
Feline Cardiomyopathy	p. 151
Cor Pulmonale and Pulmonary Thromboembolism	p. 176
Heartworm Disease	p. 183
Pericardial Disorders and Cardiac Tumors	p. 200
Congenital Heart Disease	p. 215
Cardiovascular Effects of Systemic Disease	p. 240
Systemic Hypertension	p. 277
Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Pathophysiology and Therapy of Heart Failure	p. 288
Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances	p. 315
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	p. 333
Emergency Management and Critical Care	p. 342
Anesthesia of the Cardiac Patient	p. 356
Cardiac Surgery	p. 376
Pacemaker Therapy	p. 386
Appendixes
Canine Breed Predilections for Heart Disease	p. 399
Common Cardiovascular Drugs	p. 402
Echocardiographic Normals	p. 415
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