Cardiovascular Disease in Small Animal Medicine

Wendy A. Ware
DVM, MS, Iowa State University, Iowa, USA

The softcover edition of this comprehensive and superbly illustrated book contains key updates to the text and references focused on common cardiovascular diseases and their management, including therapy for congestive heart failure and arrhythmias, reflecting the main developments in cardiology and in practice.

Since publication Dr Ware’s authoritative yet user friendly guide to cardiovascular diseases and disorders in the dog and cat has been widely praised. It is 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.

Contents

Section 1: Introduction and Normal Reference Information

1. The normal cardiovascular system
2. The cardiovascular examination
3. Overview of cardiac Radiography
4. Overview of electrocardiography
5. Overview of echocardiography.

Section 2: Cardiovascular Problems

6. Murmurs and abnormal heart sounds
7. Cardiomegaly
8. Cough
9. Respiratory difficulty
10. Jugular vein distension or pulsations
11. Abdominal distension
12. Subcutaneous Edema
13. Abnormal heart rate or rhythm
14. Syncope and intermittent collapse
15. Thromboembolic disease
16. Management of Heart Failure
17. Management of arrhythmias

Section 3: Cardiovascular Diseases

18. Congenital cardiovascular diseases
19. Acquired valve diseases
20. Myocardial diseases of the dog
21. Myocardial diseases of the cat
22. Pericardial diseases and cardiac tumours
23. Pulmonary distension
24. Heartworm disease
25. Systemic hypertension

Index