Full 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
Introduction and Normal Reference InformationThe normal cardiovascular systemThe cardiovascular examinationCardiac radiographyElectrocardiographyEchocardiographyCardiovascular ProblemsMurmurs and abnormal heart soundsCardiomegalyCoughRespiratory difficultyJugular vein distension or pulsationsAbdominal distensionSubcutaneous edemaAbnormal heart rate or rhythmSyncope and intermittent collapseThromboembolic diseaseManagement of heart failureManagement of arrhythmiasCardiovascular DiseasesCongenital cardiovascular diseasesAcquired valve diseasesMyocardial diseases of the dogMoycardial diseases of the catPericardial diseases and cardiac tumoursPulmonary distensionHeartworm diseaseSystemic hypertensionIndex
