Marr: Cardiology of the Horse 2nd edition

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 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

New in 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.

Contents
Section 1 Physiology and Pathophysiology   

• Ventricular Function
• Control of Cardiovascular Function: Physiology and Pharmacology
• Cardiac Responses to Exercise and Training
• Pathophysiology of Heart Failure
• Electrophysiology and Arrhythmiogenesis

Section 2 Diagnostic Methods   

• Auscultation
• Two-dimensional and M-mode Echocardiography
• Doppler Echocardiography
• Transoesphageal Echocardiography
• Electrocardiography and Echocardiography in the Exercising Horse
• Heart Rate Variability

Section 3 Clinical Problems in Equine Cardiology   

• Arrhythmias
• Cardiac Murmurs: Congenital Heart Disease
• Cardiac Murmurs: Acquired Valvular Disease
• Fever: Endocarditis and Pericarditis
• Collapse
• Heart Failure
• Cardiovascular Emergencies Associated with Anaesthesia
• Index

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Saunders Ltd.; 2 edition (January 7, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0702028177
• ISBN-13: 978-0702028175
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches 
• List Price: $105.00

Tags: Cardiovascular, Equine