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Notes on Cardiorespiratory Diseases of the Dog and Cat
Synopsis:
Provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of cardiorespiratory diseases. This book provides guidance on how to achieve the best diagnostic results for radiography, echocardiography and airway samples. It includes a drug glossary, table for CPR and useful appendices on breed predispositions and normal echo-values for dogs and cats.
Description
"Notes on Cardiorespiratory Diseases of the Dog and Cat" is part of a series specifically designed, through an accessible note-based style, to ensure veterinarians and students have quick and easy access to the most up-to-date clinical and diagnostic information. Since the first edition, there have been many developments in this field, particularly in the area of cardiology. This new edition has been completely revised and updated, and now includes the latest information on the diagnosis and treatment of cardiorespiratory diseases. Full of helpful tips and ideas, the authors offer their expert advice on the more common diseases, with some references to rarer conditions.This edition includes: a completely revised new edition, now in the "Notes On" series, detailing the latest developments in the treatment of heart disease; practitioner orientated, with full guidance on how to achieve the best diagnostic results for radiography, echocardiography and airway samples; and, a drug glossary, table for CPR and useful appendices on breed predispositions and normal echo-values for dogs and cats. It is written by experienced clinical experts in cardiorespiratory medicine.
Contents
Preface Acknowledgements and Dedication Abbreviations Section 1 Investigation of the Cardiorespiratory Case Chapter 1 History and physical examination Chapter 2 Thoracic radiography Chapter 3 Electrocardiography Chapter 4 Echocardiography Chapter 5 Further investigative techniques Section 2 Cardiorespiratory Syndromes Chapter 6 Heart failure Chapter 7 Arrhythmias Chapter 8 Episodic weakness and collapse Chapter 9 Cough, dyspnoea and tachypnoea Section 3 Diseases of the Cardiorespiratory System Chapter 10 Diseases of the valves and endocardium Chapter 11 Diseases of the myocardium Chapter 12 Pericardial disease and cardiac neoplasia Chapter 13 Congenital heart disease Chapter 14 Parasitic disease Chapter 15 Systemic and pulmonary hypertension Chapter 16 Diseases of the upper respiratory tract Chapter 17 Diseases of the lower airways Chapter 18 Diseases of the lung parenchyma Chapter 19 Diseases of the pleura and mediastinum Section 4 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Chapter 20 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Section 5 Appendices Appendix 1 Common breed predispositions to cardiorespiratory disease in dogs Appendix 2 Calculating constant rate infusions of lignocaine and dobutamine Appendix 3 Digoxin use in the dog 188 Appendix 4 Some normal echocardiographic values for dogs and cats Appendix 5 Normal ECG values for dogs and cats Appendix 6 Classification of pleural effusions Appendix 7 Sedation regimes for dogs and cats with cardiorespiratory disease Appendix 8 Doses of emergency drugs Drug Glossary References Index Summary of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - inside back cover
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Author: Martin, Mike; Corcoran, Brendan
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Pages: 216
Illustrations: 8 illustrations
Binding: Paperback
Weight: 408
Publish Date: 01 Feb 2006
ISBN: 1405122641
IS: 9781405122641
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