ABSTRACT

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 authorita

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Section 1 Introduction and normal reference information

chapter 1|16 pages

The normal cardiovascular system

chapter 2|8 pages

The cardiovascular examination

chapter 3|13 pages

Overview of cardiac radiography

chapter 4|21 pages

Overview of electrocardiography

chapter 5|23 pages

Overview of echocardiography

part |1 pages

Section 2 Clinical manifestations and management of cardiovascular problems

chapter 6|6 pages

Murmurs and abnormal heart sounds

chapter 7|3 pages

Cardiomegaly

chapter 8|5 pages

Cough

chapter 9|11 pages

Respiratory difficulty

chapter 10|4 pages

Jugular vein distension or pulsations

chapter 11|6 pages

Abdominal distension

chapter 12|4 pages

Subcutaneous edema

chapter 13|8 pages

Abnormal heart rate or rhythm

chapter 14|6 pages

Syncope or intermittent collapse

chapter 15|19 pages

Thromboembolic disease

chapter 16|30 pages

Management of heart failure

chapter 17|33 pages

Management of arrhythmias

part |1 pages

Section 3 Cardiovascular diseases

chapter 18|35 pages

Congenital cardiovascular diseases

chapter 19|17 pages

Acquired valve diseases

chapter 20|20 pages

Myocardial diseases of the dog

chapter 21|20 pages

Myocardial diseases of the cat

chapter 22|20 pages

Pericardial diseases and cardiac tumors

chapter 23|11 pages

Pulmonary hypertension

chapter 24|21 pages

Heartworm disease

chapter 25|13 pages

Systemic hypertension