Cardiology of the Horse

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

SECTION 1 - PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY 1. Introduction to cardiac anatomy and physiology 2. Neuroendocrine Control of Cardiovascular Function: Physiology and Pharmacology 3. Cardiac responses to exercise and training 4. Cardiac Disease & Pathology 5. Pathophysiology of heart failure 6. Electrophysiology and arrhythmiogenesis 7. Pharmacology of drugs used to treat cardiovascular disease SECTION 2: DIAGNOSTIC METHODS 8. Auscultation 9. Echocardiography 10. Ambulatory Electrocardiography & Heart rate variability 11. Exercise & Stress Testing 12. Biochemical Markers of cardiovascular disease SECTION 3: CLINICAL PROBLEMS 13. Dysrhythmias: assessment and medical management 14. Arrhythmias: pacing and electrocardioversion 15. Cardiac Murmurs: Congenital Heart Disease 16. Cardiac Murmurs: Valvular regurgitation and insufficiency 17. Fever: endocarditis and pericarditis 18. Collapse and Syncope 19. Heart Failure 20. Cardiovascular emergencies associated with anaesthesia 21. Cardiovascular complications in the Intensive Care Patient

Zusammenfassung
A reference on equine cardiology that reviews the physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of the equine cardiovascular system. It describes diagnostic methods from basic to specialist examination skills and addresses the investigation and management of common clinical problems using a problem-orientated approach.

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SECTION 1 - PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY 1. Introduction to cardiac anatomy and physiology 2. Neuroendocrine Control of Cardiovascular Function: Physiology and Pharmacology 3. Cardiac responses to exercise and training 4. Cardiac Disease & Pathology 5. Pathophysiology of heart failure 6. Electrophysiology and arrhythmiogenesis 7. Pharmacology of drugs used to treat cardiovascular disease SECTION 2: DIAGNOSTIC METHODS 8. Auscultation 9. Echocardiography 10. Ambulatory Electrocardiography & Heart rate variability 11. Exercise & Stress Testing 12. Biochemical Markers of cardiovascular disease SECTION 3: CLINICAL PROBLEMS 13. Dysrhythmias: assessment and medical management 14. Arrhythmias: pacing and electrocardioversion 15. Cardiac Murmurs: Congenital Heart Disease 16. Cardiac Murmurs: Valvular regurgitation and insufficiency 17. Fever: endocarditis and pericarditis 18. Collapse and Syncope 19. Heart Failure 20. Cardiovascular emergencies associated with anaesthesia 21. Cardiovascular complications in the Intensive Care Patient