Main description:

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:

Contents Section 1: Introduction and Normal Reference Information 1 The normal cardiovascular system 2 The cardiovascular examination 3 Cardiac radiography 4 Electrocardiography 5 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 Moycardial diseases of the cat 22 Pericardial diseases and cardiac tumours 23 Pulmonary distension 24 Heartworm disease 25 Systemic hypertension Index