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The most effective, practical approach to the recognition and management of cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary medicine, Manual of Canine and Feline Cardiology, 5th Edition walks readers through the challenges and conditions encountered 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. A new chapter on genetic and biomarker testing and a new chapter on nutrition surrounding cardiovascular disease ensure practitioners are well-equipped to handle every aspect of cardiac care in small animals. Key features include: – The latest coverage on common cardiovascular disorders and practical treatment methods addresses topics, such as: cardiac failure, cardiac arrhythmias, conduction disturbances, cardiopulmonary arrest, and more; – easy-to-follow organization separates content into three sections that build on each other ― Section 1: Diagnosis of Heart Disease; Section 2: Cardiovascular Disease; Section 3: Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease; – contains vivid illustrations, clinical photographs, and color Doppler images; and drug formulary appendix features a list of commonly used cardiopulmonary drugs, along with formulations, indications, and dosages (for both dogs and cats). 469 p.
- Francis W. K. Smith, Jr. DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine & Cardiology), Vice President, Clinical Assistant Professor. VetMed Consultants, Inc., Lexington, MA (USA); Tufts University, North Grafton, MA (USA), Department of Medicine, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.
- Larry P. Tilley. DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine), President, Consultant. VetMed Consultants, Inc., Lexington, MA (USA); New Mexico Veterinary Specialty Referral Center, Santa Fe, NM (USA).
- Mark Oyama. DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), Associate Professor. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (USA), Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine. Et al…
- Publication date (digital version): 2015-07.
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