Cardiovascular Disease in Small Animal Medicine

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

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

1. The normal cardiovascular system
2. The cardiovascular examination
3. Overview of cardiac Radiography
4. Overview of electrocardiology
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 events.

Section 3: Cardiovascular Diseases

16. Approach to CHF management
17. Approach to arrhythmia management
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