• 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.
    New to this Edition

    • A superb companion DVD of clinical cases with extensive footage combining theory and clinical practice:
      • echocardiograms
      • heart sounds and murmurs
      • ECGs
      • radiography
      • pathology
    • Extensive linking of text to DVD, integrating fundamental principles and diagnostic data with information on clinical management of specific problems.


    Key Features

    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

  • Celia Marr, BVMS, MVM, PhD, MRCVS, Internal Medicine Clinician, Beaufort Cottage Equine Hospital, Newmarket

    Mark Bowen, BVetMed, PhD, CertEM(IntMed), MRCVS, Associate Professor in Veterinary Internal Medicine, The University of Nottingham Associate Professor in Veterinary Internal Medicine

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