This new edition reflects the huge advances in the field of cardiothoracic medicine that have taken place over the past ten years. Illustrated throughout, it features contributions from leaders in the fields of cardiology and respiratory disorders from the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States.

BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Cardiorespiratory Medicine begins with the clinical approach to a range of common presenting signs. This is followed by details of diagnostic tests and techniques, including imaging and blood pressure measurement. Therapeutic strategies for these are discussed, and detailed discussions of specific conditions are presented.

Useful appendices include a drug formulary and ECG reference ranges.

Contents

Part 1: Clinical Problems

1. Clinical approach to respiratory distress
2. Clinical approach to coughing
3. Clinical approach to syncope
4. Clinical approach to cardiac murmurs

Part 2: Diagnostic Techniques

5. History and physical examination
6. Radiology
7. Advanced imaging
8. Laboratory tests
9. Electrocardiography and ambulatory monitoring
10. Airway sampling and introduction to bronchoscopy
11. Echocardiography
12. Blood gas analysis and pulse oximetry
13. Blood pressure measurement

Part 3: Mechanisms of Disease

14. Respiratory pathophysiology
15. Heart failure
16. Arrhythmias

Part 4: Therapeutic Strategies

17. Management of acute respiratory distress
18. Treatment of congestive heart failure
19. Management of chronic respiratory disease
20. Antiarrhythmic therapies

Part 5: Specific Diseases

21. Myxomatous mitral valve disease
22. Infective endocarditis
23. Canine dilated cardiomyopathy
24. Pericardial disease
25. Feline cardiomyopathies
26. Congenital heart disease
27. Systemic hypertension
28. Pulmonary hypertension
29. Laryngeal disorders
30. Canine tracheobronchhial disease
31. Feline tracheobronchial disease
32. Pulmonary parenchymal disease
33. Pleural and mediastinal disorders

Appendices

1. Drug formulary
2. Conversion tables

Index

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