Cardiology

Feline Cardiology is the first book dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease in cats.  Designed for use in clinical practice, this reference combines cutting-edge information with practical applications, using a consistent format for ease of use.  Feline Cardiology provides detailed, species-specific information that is absent from other texts, with an emphasis on the most commonly encountered feline cardiovascular diseases.

Drawing on the expertise of four internationally recognized authors, the book is packed with state-of-the-art information within the framework of daily practice.  Coverage ranges from basic and advanced treatment approaches for cardiomyopathies, arrhythmias, and many other disorders to the newest information on genetic testing, circulating markers of heart disease, and more.  Feline Cardiology provides a comprehensive single resource to managing cardiovascular disease in cats and is a welcome addition to any small animal practice library.

The most effective, practical approach to the recognition and management of cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary medicine, MANUAL OF CANINE AND FELINE CARDIOLOGY, 4th Edition takes a user-friendly approach to the challenges and conditions you encounter in everyday practice. This completely revised and updated edition includes vital information on diagnostic modalities and techniques, therapeutic options, surgical procedures, and pharmaceutical management of the dog and cat cardiac patient. This invaluable, practical reference covers the full breadth of canine and feline cardiology diagnosis and management in a straightforward and clinically focused format.

• Covers common cardiovascular disorders and practical treatment methods for cardiac failure, cardiac arrhythmias, conduction disturbances, cardiopulmonary arrest, as well as procedures for resuscitation.
• Includes numerous reproductions of electrocardiograms, thoracic radiographs, and pressure curves

• Vibrant, full-color format helps important material stand out and includes vivid illustrations to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
• A user-friendly format with bullet points, tables, key points, and boxes offers at-a-glance access to key information.
• Cardiac Surgery chapter provides illustrated, step-by-step coverage of cardiovascular surgical procedures and techniques.
• Chapters on Pacemaker Therapy and Cor Pulmonale and Pulmonary Thromboembolism expand the scope of coverage
• A completely updated drug formulary presents the most current therapies used to pharmacologically manage cardiovascular disease.
• Twenty-nine expert contributors share their knowledge and clinical exposure to ensure you are using the most trustworthy and up-to-date information available.

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. Dr. Ware’s book will be an educational resource and a professional reference of lasting value.

This complete resource gives you everything you need to perform accurate auscultation of the heart and lungs in dogs and cats. Use the helpful instructions, ECGs, and phonocardiograms in the companion book as a guide while the clear, easy-to-follow audio CD explains how to identify, interpret, and differentiate heart and lung sounds, including murmurs and arrythmias. Includes self-evaluation tests to measure what you already know and determine when you've mastered the material.

• NEW! Lung sounds are now included, in addition to heart sounds.
• An easy-to-follow format simplifies learning.
• Pretests may be taken prior to reviewing the CD to measure how much the user already knows.
• Posttests help determine when the material has been mastered.
• Clinically relevant conditions are included, making it easy for readers to apply this information to day-to-day practice.

• Lung sounds added
• Many more heart sounds
• Section on murmurs and arrhythmia expanded
• Intros for each sound on the CD have been expanded to provide more information

Cardiology is a rapidly growing specialty in veterinary medicine. SMALL ANIMAL CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE provides a comprehensive, illustrated explanation of anatomy, physiology, assessment, diagnosis and management of small animal cardiovascular health. An overview of pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy aids practitioners in identifying clinical abnormalities, determining the significance of the problem, determining treatment, and understanding the unresponsive patient. This book is an excellent resource for small animal veterinarians who need to know about the latest techniques in treating congenital and acquired cardiovascular problems.

* Presents a comprehensive treatment of cardiovascular problems in dogs and cats. * Promotes better understanding of problems by presenting thorough anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and pertinent discussions of pharmacokinetics. * Incorporates systematic assessment guidelines, including history, physical exam, and the latest diagnostic tests. * Provides a unique classification system for categorizing disease by functional alteration. * Offers over 770 photos and illustrations to help explain complex principles. * Features over 150 4-color illustrations on four 8-page inserts covering gross anatomy and state-of-the-art Doppler flow echocardiographic images.

Electrocardiography is an extremely valuable tool for clinical examination and as an investigative technique in cardiorespiratory cases. ECGs are the definitive means for the diagnosis of dysrhythmias in the dog and cat and may also suggest likely chamber enlargement, the presence of pericardial fluid, electrolyte disturbances, myocardial ischaemia and drug effects/toxicities. This book provides veterinarians with a quick and easy introductory guide to recording and interpreting ECGs. It is designed to be as user-friendly as possible, with concise and practical information given alongside explanatory diagrams.

Ultrasound equipment is gradually becoming more affordable, and the process is accurate and noninvasive. Thus, ultrasound can be a very lucrative skill for the clinician. In this text, detailed guidelines are provided for the proper use and interpretation of diagnostic echocardiograms in all domestic species, making this text of interest to all veterinary practitioners involved in this rapidly expanding area.

This textbook in the question-and-answer format of The Secrets Series® offers concise yet comprehensive coverage of cardiologic disorders affecting small animals. Under the section headings of Cardiovascular Function and Dysfunction, Examination of the Cardiovascular System, Cardiovascular Diseases and Their Management, and Cardiovascular Pharmacology, the authors offer 59 chapters with questions focusing on the key "need to know" areas, also providing the authors keys to diagnosis and management, tips, pearls of practice, and other "secrets." The contributing authors are among the most highly regarded authorities in veterinary cardiology.

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

• A superb companion DVD of clinical cases with extensive footage combining theory and clinical practice:


• echocardiograms
• heart sounds and murmurs
• ECGs
• radiography
• pathology
• Extensive linking of text to DVD, integrating fundamental principles and diagnostic data with information on clinical management of specific problems.

Workbook of veterinary electrocardiogram interpretation, for students and practitioners. Full-size tracings. Companion to Essentials of Canine and Feline Electrocardiography, Third Edition by the same author.