Small Animal Cardiovascular Medicine

Small Animal Cardiovascular Medicine by Kittleson DVM PhD, Mark D.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780815151401.

This superb book provides veterinarians with the skills to assess, diagnose and manage an array of cardiovascular conditions in dogs and cats. The book begins with an overview of the normal cardiovascular system, followed by the pathophysiology of specific types of problems. It progresses to general therapeutic techniques, including electrical and pharmacologic measures. * 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.