Manual of Canine and Feline Cardiology

The most effective, practical approach to the recognition and management of cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary medicine, MANUAL OF CANINE AND FELINE CARDIOLOGY, 4th Edition takes a user-friendly approach to the challenges and conditions you encounter in everyday practice. This completely revised and updated edition includes vital information on diagnostic modalities and techniques, therapeutic options, surgical procedures, and pharmaceutical management of the dog and cat cardiac patient. This invaluable, practical reference covers the full breadth of canine and feline cardiology diagnosis and management in a straightforward and clinically focused format.



Covers common cardiovascular disorders and practical treatment methods for cardiac failure, cardiac arrhythmias, conduction disturbances, cardiopulmonary arrest, as well as procedures for resuscitation.
Includes numerous reproductions of electrocardiograms, thoracic radiographs, and pressure curves


Vibrant, full-color format helps important material stand out and includes vivid illustrations to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
A user-friendly format with bullet points, tables, key points, and boxes offers at-a-glance access to key information.
Cardiac Surgery chapter provides illustrated, step-by-step coverage of cardiovascular surgical procedures and techniques.
Chapters on Pacemaker Therapy and Cor Pulmonale and Pulmonary Thromboembolism expand the scope of coverage
A completely updated drug formulary presents the most current therapies used to pharmacologically manage cardiovascular disease.
Twenty-nine expert contributors share their knowledge and clinicalexposure to ensure you are using the most trustworthy and up-to-date information available.

Table of Contents
Section I Diagnosis of Heart Disease
Chapter 1 The History and Physical Examination
Rebecca E. Gompf
Chapter 2 Radiology of the Heart
Curtis G. Schelling
Chapter 3 Electrocardiography
John-Karl Goodwin
Chapter 4 Echocardiography and Doppler Ultrasound
Rosemary A. Henik
Chapter 5 Special Diagnostic Techniques for Evaluation of Cardiac Disease
John-Karl Goodwin

Section II Diseases of the Heart
Chapter 6 Acquired Valvular Disease
Jonathan A. Abbott
Chapter 7 Canine Cardiomyopathy
Clay A. Calvert
Chapter 8 Feline Cardiomyopathy
Richard D. Kienle
Chapter 9 Cor Pulmonale
Dana G. Allen, Andrew Mackin
Chapter 10 Canine Heartworm Disease
Clay A. Calvert
Chapter 11 Feline Heartworm Disease New!
Ray Dillon
Chapter 12 Pericardial Disease
Mathew W. Miller
Chapter 13 Cardiac Tumors New!
Wendy A. Ware
Chapter 14 Congenital Heart Disease
John-Karl Goodwin
Chapter 15 Cardiovascular Disorders in Systemic Diseases
Francis W.K. Smith, Jr., Donald P. Schrope, Carl D. Sammarco
Chapter 16 Systemic Hypertension New!
Scott A. Brown, Rosemary A. Henic

Section III Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 17 Pathophysiology and Therapy of Heart Failure
Keith N. Strickland
Chapter 18 Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances
Anthony P. Carr, Larry Patrick Tilley, Michael S. Miller
Chapter 19 Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Resuscitation
Davin J. Borde, Nishi Dhupa
Chapter 20 Emergency Management and Critical Care
Steven L. Marks
Chapter 21 Anesthesia of the Cardiac Patient New!
Thomas K. Day

Appendix 1 Recommendations for the Diagnosis of Heart Disease and the Treatment of Heart Failure in Small Animals
International Small Animal Cardiac Health Council
Appendix 2 Canine Breed Predilections for Heart Disease New!
John-Karl Goodwin
Appendix 3 Common Cardiovascular Drugs
Francis W.K. Smith, Jr.