Cardiovascular Disease in Small Animal Medicine

This is a comprehensive, authoritative, yet user-friendly guide to cardiovascular diseases and disorders in the dog and cat. It is fully referenced and richly illustrated throughout by clinical colour photos, imaging and diagrams of the highest quality.

Coverage includes evaluation techniques, investigative procedures, diagnosis, medical and surgical management options and methods. Already highly praised in pre-publication reviews, Dr Ware's book will be an educational resource and a professional reference of lasting value.

Contents

Section 1: Introduction and Normal Reference Information

The normal cardiovascular system
The cardiovascular examination
Overview of cardiac Radiography
Overview of electrocardiology
Overview of echocardiography.

Section 2: 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.

Section 3: 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

Index