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

  1. Murmurs and abnormal heart sounds
  2. Cardiomegaly
  3. Cough
  4. Respiratory difficulty
  5. Jugular vein distension or pulsations
  6. Abdominal distension
  7. Subcutaneous Edema
  8. Abnormal heart rate or rhythm
  9. Syncope and intermittent collapse
  10. Thromboembolic disease
  11. Management of Heart Failure
  12. Management of arrhythmias

Section 3: Cardiovascular Diseases

  1. Congenital cardiovascular diseases
  2. Acquired valve diseases
  3. Myocardial diseases of the dog
  4. Myocardial diseases of the cat
  5. Pericardial diseases and cardiac tumours
  6. Pulmonary distension
  7. Heartworm disease
  8. Systemic hypertension

Index

Cardiovascular Disease in Small Animal Medicine - cover Softcover edition due October 2010

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Reviews

"Excellently achieves the author’s stated goal of creating a practical clinical reference that will also provide a broad overview of small animal cardiovascular medicine... strikes a great balance between comprehensiveness and usefulness in everyday practice... great value for practicing veterinarians and veterinary students."
J.A.V.M.A.

"Whether you are a clinical student, the most generalist of general practitioners or a bit of a cardiologist, this has something to offer all"
The Veterinary Record

"A tremendous reference for students and small animal practitioners alike... clearly organized and presented in a practical fashion... useful in an emergency situation as well as day-to-day practice"
ALN Magazine

Key features

  • Key topic in small animal medicine

  • Covers cardiac evaluation techniques, investigation, diagnosis and treatment

  • Contains superb colour illustrations throughout including high quality radiographs, colour photographs and colour line drawings

Bibliographic info

  • Softcover, 396 pages
  • 261 x 194 mm page size
  • 537 colour and b/w illustrations, 68 Tables
  • ISBN: 978-1-84076-153-5
  • Hardcover publication year: 2007

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