• New to this edition

    • UPDATED! Enhanced content throughout
    • NEW! Content on clinical treatments, diets, minimally invasive surgery, interventional procedures and imaging techniques, gene therapy and stenting
    • NEW! Doppler ultrasound images throughout
    • NEW! Artwork to reflect new content
    • UPDATED! Appendix including drug formulary

    NEW! Enhanced Ebook on Expert Consult


    Key Features

    • The latest coverage on common cardiovascular disorders and practical treatment methods addresses topics, such as: cardiac failure, cardiac arrhythmias, conduction disturbances, cardiopulmonary arrest, and more.
    • Easy-to-follow organization separates content into three sections that build on each other — Section 1: Diagnosis of Heart Disease; Section 2: Cardiovascular Disease; Section 3: Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease.
    • Extensive art program contains vivid illustrations, clinical photographs, and color Doppler images.
    • Drug formulary appendix features a list of commonly used cardiopulmonary drugs, along with formulations, indications, and dosages (for both dogs and cats).
    • Streamlined text, bullet points, and helpful boxes help to highlight the most important clinical content for point-of-care reference.
    • Highlighted key points spotlight key information, diagnosis considerations, clinical tips and more.

  • Section 1: Diagnosis of Heart Disease
    1. History and Physical Examination
    2. Radiology of the Heart
    3. Electrocardiography
    4. Echocardiography and Doppler Ultrasound
    5. Special Diagnostic Techniques for Evaluation of Cardiac Disease
    Section 2: Cardiovascular Disease
    6. Acquired Valvular Disease
    7. Canine Cardiomyopathy
    8. Feline Cardiomyopathy
    9. Cor Pulmonale and Pulmonary Thromboembolism
    10. Heartworm Disease
    11. Pericardial Disorders and Cardiac Tumors
    12. Congenital Heart Disease
    13. Cardiovascular Effects of Systemic Diseases
    14. Systemic Hypertension
    Section 3: Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
    15. Pathophysiology and Therapy of Heart Failure
    16. Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances
    17. Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Resuscitation
    18. Emergency Management and Critical Care
    19. Anesthesia of the Cardiac Patient
    20. Cardiac Surgery
    21. Pacemaker Therapy
    22. Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease
    Appendixes
    1. Canine Breed Predilections for Heart Disease
    2. Cardiopulmonary Drug Formulary
    3. Echocardiographic Normal Values
    4. Cardiac Genetics
    5. Available Canine and Feline Genetic Tests for Breed Specific Cardiac Disease

  • Larry Patrick Tilley, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM

    Is President, VetMedConsultants, Inc. in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Tilley has been one of the foremost consultants and educators in veterinary cardiology for nearly 20 years. He is also well known as the author of the popular book, The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult (the Wiley-Blackwell publication that launched an entire series of 5-minute books) with Dr. Smith. Tilley is a popular presenter at veterinary conferences nationally and internationally. As Dr. Smith’s co-founder of CardioPet in 1980, Dr. Tilley has been a driving force behind telemedicine and its development as a service devoted to consultant expertise and continuing education.

    Affiliations and expertise

    President, VetMed Consultants, Inc., Consultant, New Mexico Veterinary Specialty Referral Center, Santa Fe, NM

    Francis W.K. Smith, Jr., DVM Diplomate ACVIM

    Is board certified in both internal medicine and cardiology and is a clinical assistant professor at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. He is Vice-President and co-founder with Dr. Tilley of VetMed Consultants, Inc.

    Affiliations and expertise

    Vice President, VetMed Consultants, Inc., Lexington, MA; Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA

    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

    Marc Kraus

    Affiliations and expertise

    Professor of Clinical Cardiology University of Pennsylvania Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine

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