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Electrocardiography of Laboratory Animals
1st Edition - November 22, 2013
Authors: Jeffrey W. Richig, Meg M. Sleeper
Hardback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 1 5 9 3 6 - 5
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 1 5 9 9 9 - 0
Electrocardiography of Laboratory Animals is the only book covering electrocardiography of laboratory animals, including dogs, mini-pigs, and cynomologus monkeys. As more… Read more
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Electrocardiography of Laboratory Animals is the only book covering electrocardiography of laboratory animals, including dogs, mini-pigs, and cynomologus monkeys. As more countries institute requirements for the care of laboratory animals in research, this publication offers an effective standard on performing and analyzing ECGs. Topics covered include safety electrocardiography, toxicology, safety pharmacology, and telemetry. Electrocardiography of Laboratory Animals will assist biological and medical researchers, veterinarians, zoologists, and students in understanding electrocardiography of various species of animals used in research.
- Covers safety electrocardiography of large laboratory animals
- Offers comprehensive analysis of ECGs for practical laboratory use
- Includes a self-evaluation section for testing of ECG reading and analysis
Primary Audience: Researchers working with primates, dogs and mini-pigs in academia, pharma, or contract research organization across the biological and medical sciences. Secondary Audience: Vets working with primates, dogs and mini-pigs; Zoologists working with primates, dogs and mini-pigs; and Veterinary professors and students teaching/taking cardiology and ECG course for accreditation
Dedication
Preface
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1. Electrocardiography in Preclinical Safety
Introduction
Regulatory Guidance versus Good Science versus Rationale Drug Development
Safety Pharmacology versus Toxicology
Safety Pharmacology Studies: Core-Battery and Second-Tier Testing for Cardiotoxicity
Cardiotoxicity Endpoints in Toxicology
The ECG and Drug Safety
Chapter 2. Principles of Electrocardiography
Recording the ECG
Cardiac Conduction and Waveform Genesis
Evaluation of the Electrocardiogram
Transmembrane Action Potentials
Evaluation of Waveforms
Mean Electrical Axis
Equipment Considerations
Cardiac Effects of Systemic Potassium and Calcium Abnormalities
Chapter 3. Canine Electrocardiography
Introduction
Etiology, Pathophysiology, and Gross Pathology
Rhythm Diagnosis
Chapter 4. Handling and Restraint of Nonhuman Primates
Cynomolgus and Rhesus
Machine Setup and Configuration
Lead Placement
Obtaining the Tracing
Chemical Restraint
Tracing Handling and Storage
Chapter 5. Electrocardiography of Nonhuman Primates
Fundamental Principles of Electrocardiography
Electrocardiography of Cynomolgus and Rhesus Monkeys
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Chimpanzee Electrocardiography
Chapter 6. Electrocardiography of Minipigs
Normal Values
Normal Variants in Order of Occurrence (Commonality)
Lead Placement
Fundamental Principles of Electrocardiography
Electrocardiography of Minipigs (Sus scrofa)
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Sinoatrial Arrhythmias
Supraventricular Arrhythmias
Ventricular Arrhythmias
Abnormalities of Impulse Conduction
Miscellaneous Disturbances
Normal Variants
Chapter 7. Telemetry in Preclinical Safety Studies
Chapter 8. PR (PQ), QRS, QT, and Other Issues
The PR (PQ) Interval
QRS Complex Duration
QT Interval Duration
Chapter 9. Self-Test
Canine ECG Examples
Answers
References
Index
- No. of pages: 144
- Language: English
- Published: November 22, 2013
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Hardback ISBN: 9780124159365
- eBook ISBN: 9780124159990
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Jeffrey W. Richig
Jeffrey W. Richig, DVM is CEO of ECGVET, LLC and Special Government Employee consultant to the FDA for the cardiovascular and renal drugs division. He has over twenty-five years of experience in electrocardiography for pre-clinical safety evaluation studies and is known as a leading expert in the field.
Affiliations and expertise
CEO of ECGVET, LLC and Special Government Employee consultant to the FDA's cardiovascular and renal drugs division, USAMS
Meg M. Sleeper
Meg Sleeper VMD graduated from the University of Pennsylvania veterinary school cum laude in 1993. She is an associate professor of cardiology and was section chief from 2001 through 2011. Dr. Meg Sleeper has published numerous papers including over 70 peer-reviewed original papers, over 50 review papers or case reports, and 4 books. In addition to lecturing at conferences including the American Heart Association, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, the Keystone Veterinary Conference, the World Feline conference and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), she has been the coordinator for the small animal cardiology section at the AVMA conference since 2009. She has trained 18 veterinary cardiologists through their residency programs at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School. In 2015 she joined the faculty at the University of Florida veterinary school.
Dr. Sleeper is on the editorial or review board of 11 journals and has served on the research (2008-2011) and examination (2005-2008) committees for the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology). In early 2011, she was appointed to the Great Ape Heart Project. This project is focused on improving cardiac health in the 4 ape species (Chimpanzees, Gorillas, Bonobos and Orangutans).
Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Professor, Cardiology, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainsville, FL, USA