Description
Cardiology of the Horse is a multi-author, contemporary reference on equine cardiology. The first section reviews the physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of the equine cardiovascular system. The second section describes diagnostic methods from basic to specialist examination skills and the third section addresses the investigation and management of common clinical problems using a problem-orientated approach. Suitable for students, general and specialist practitioners and teachers.An up-to-date account of current clinical practice in equine cardiology covering:- recent developments in research and practice- problem-orientated approaches helpful to both general and specialist practitioners- clinical management of specific groups from foals and racehorses to geriatric patients- cardiac problems related to exercise, anaesthesia and intensive care
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 – PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY1. Introduction to cardiac anatomy and physiology2. Neuroendocrine Control of Cardiovascular Function: Physiology and Pharmacology3. Cardiac responses to exercise and training4. Cardiac Disease & Pathology5. Pathophysiology of heart failure6. Electrophysiology and arrhythmiogenesis7. Pharmacology of drugs used to treat cardiovascular diseaseSECTION 2: DIAGNOSTIC METHODS8. Auscultation9. Echocardiography10. Ambulatory Electrocardiography & Heart rate variability11. Exercise & Stress Testing12. Biochemical Markers of cardiovascular diseaseSECTION 3: CLINICAL PROBLEMS13. Dysrhythmias: assessment and medical management14. Arrhythmias: pacing and electrocardioversion15. Cardiac Murmurs: Congenital Heart Disease16. Cardiac Murmurs: Valvular regurgitation and insufficiency17. Fever: endocarditis and pericarditis18. Collapse and Syncope19. Heart Failure20. Cardiovascular emergencies associated with anaesthesia21. Cardiovascular complications in the Intensive Care Patient
