Cardiology of the Horse
- 2nd Edition - January 7, 2011
- Latest edition
- Editors: Celia Marr, Mark Bowen
- Language: English
Cardiology of the Horse is a multi-author, contemporary reference on equine cardiology. The first section reviews the physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of the equine… Read more
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Cardiology of the Horse is a multi-author, contemporary reference on equine cardiology. The first section reviews the physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of the equine cardiovascular system. The second section describes diagnostic methods from basic to specialist examination skills and the third section addresses the investigation and management of common clinical problems using a problem-orientated approach. Suitable for students, general and specialist practitioners and teachers.
An up-to-date account of current clinical practice in equine cardiology covering:
- recent developments in research and practice
- problem-orientated approaches helpful to both general and specialist practitioners
- clinical management of specific groups from foals and racehorses to geriatric patients
- cardiac problems related to exercise, anaesthesia and intensive care
SECTION 1 – PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
1. Introduction to cardiac anatomy and physiology
2. Neuroendocrine Control of Cardiovascular Function: Physiology and Pharmacology
3. Cardiac responses to exercise and training
4. Cardiac Disease & Pathology
5. Pathophysiology of heart failure
6. Electrophysiology and arrhythmiogenesis
7. Pharmacology of drugs used to treat cardiovascular disease
SECTION 2: DIAGNOSTIC METHODS
8. Auscultation
9. Echocardiography
10. Ambulatory Electrocardiography & Heart rate variability
11. Exercise & Stress Testing
12. Biochemical Markers of cardiovascular disease
SECTION 3: CLINICAL PROBLEMS
13. Dysrhythmias: assessment and medical management
14. Arrhythmias: pacing and electrocardioversion
15. Cardiac Murmurs: Congenital Heart Disease
16. Cardiac Murmurs: Valvular regurgitation and insufficiency
17. Fever: endocarditis and pericarditis
18. Collapse and Syncope
19. Heart Failure
20. Cardiovascular emergencies associated with anaesthesia
21. Cardiovascular complications in the Intensive Care Patient
"This much-antipated second edition of Cardiology of the Horse is certainly worth the wait!...This textbook provides valuable information, fabulous images and an opportunity for interactive learning for veterinary students, practitioners and specialists...Overall, this a splendid resource for veterinary students and general and specialist practitioners, and may be especially useful for those veterinarians studying towards for those veterinarians studying towards post-graduate qualifications."
Veterinary Practice, October 2011
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: January 7, 2011
- Language: English
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Celia Marr
Affiliations and expertise
Internal Medicine Clinician, Beaufort Cottage Equine Hospital, NewmarketMB
Mark Bowen
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor in Veterinary Internal Medicine, The University of Nottingham
Associate Professor in Veterinary Internal MedicineRead Cardiology of the Horse on ScienceDirect