Canine Neurology
De: Luisa De Risio, Gualtiero Gandini
ISBN: 9781957260501
2025, Edra
Capa dura
Páginas: 328
De: Luisa De Risio, Gualtiero Gandini
ISBN: 9781957260501
2025, Edra
Capa dura
Páginas: 328
Neurology is a rapidly evolving and advancing field, often perceived as challenging and intimidating. This new textbook, entirely dedicated to canine neurology, provides up-to-date, evidence-based, clinically applicable information to support veterinary practitioners both in primary and secondary care.
The aim is to improve knowledge and confidence in dealing with the neurology canine patient and promote contextualized care to benefit the patients, their owners, and the veterinary team.
The book comprises four sections and includes figures, videos, tables, and algorithms to provide both quick access to key practical information and more in-depth knowledge. The first section includes short chapters focused on common neurologic presentations based on the owner’s presenting concerns and/or physical examination findings.
Each chapter includes an algorithm to provide visually engaging and easily accessible information on clinical approach, differential diagnoses, diagnostic investigations, and treatment.
The second section focuses on the foundations of clinical neurology: an accurate approach to the neurology patient, a well-conducted neurologic examination, and correct interpretation of the findings to establish a robust neuroanatomic localization and a differential diagnosis list.
The third section provides insights into diagnostic procedures, including laboratory investigations, neuroimaging, and electrodiagnostics.
The fourth section of the book provides comprehensive yet accessible evidence-based and clinically relevant information on numerous neurologic disorders. Each chapter includes details on pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis; helpful illustrations and videos; and a key points box to highlight essential information.
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Luisa De Risio
DVM (Hons), PhD, PGCert Vet Ed, FHEA, Dipl. ECVN, FRCVS, RCVS and EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
Luisa De Risio is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN), Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), RCVS and EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology and ECVN Secretary. She is one of the founding members of the International Veterinary Epilepsy Task Force (IVETF), the Chair of the IVETF diagnosis working group and co-chair of the IVETF treatment working group. Luisa has coauthored a textbook on canine and feline epilepsy, contributed chapters to other veterinary books, published widely in peer-reviewed journals and lectured at numerous continuing education and scientific meetings. She has worked at the Animal Health Trust (2005–2019) as Head of Neurology/Neurosurgery and Head of Clinical Research and joined Linnaeus Veterinary limited, UK, in 2020 as Clinical Research & Excellence Director. Luisa has been awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Veterinary Education by the Royal Veterinary College, she is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and Honorary Professor in Veterinary Neurology at Nottingham Trent University.