Cardiology of the horse / edited by Celia M. Marr, I. Mark Bowen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Marr, Celia M.

Bowen, I. Mark (Ian Mark), 1973-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Veterinary cardiology.

Horses--Diseases.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (322 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh ; New York : Saunders : Elsevier, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 i

Contents:

Introduction to cardiac anatomy and physiology / Janice McIntosh Bright & I. Mark Bowen

Neuroendocrine control of cardiovascular function : physiology and pharmacology / Jonathan Elliott & I. Mark Bowen

Cardiac responses to exercise and training / David L. Evans & Lesley E. Young

Cardiac disease & pathology / I. Mark Bowen

Pathophysiology of heart failure / Janice McIntosh Bright

Electrophysiology and arrhythmiogenesis / Gunther Van Loon & Mark Patteson

Pharmacology of drugs used to treat cardiovascular disease / Abby Sage & Tony Mogg

Auscultation / Karen Blissitt

Echocardiography / Celia M. Marr, Mark Patteson, Lesley Young

Ambulatory electrocardiography & heart rate variability / I. Mark Bowen

Exercise & stress testing / Mary Durando

Biochemical markers of cardiovascular disease / Celia M. Marr

Dysrhythmias : assessment and medical management / Virginia B. Reef & Celia M. Marr

Arrhythmias : pacing and electrocardioversion / Gunther Van Loon

Cardiac murmurs congenital heart disease / Celia M. Marr

Cardiac murmurs : valvular regurgitation and insufficiency / Celia M. Marr

Fever : endocarditis and pericarditis / Abby Sage

Collapse and syncope / Richard J. Piercy & Celia M. Marr

Heart failure / Celia M. Marr

Cardiovascular emergencies associated with anaesthesia / Sheilah A. Robertson

Cardiovascular complications in the intensive care patient / Celia M. Marr.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-78034-343-4

0-7020-5093-8

OCLC:

882776435