Anesthesia of the Cardiac Patient
Chapter 19 Anesthesia of the Cardiac Patient Thomas K. Day INTRODUCTION Anesthesia of the patient with heart disease can be a challenge. Most veterinary patients with heart disease that are…
Emergency Management and Critical Care
Chapter 18 Emergency Management and Critical Care Steven G. Cole, Kenneth J. Drobatz INTRODUCTION In general, cardiac emergencies may be divided into three groups: Heart Failure • Congestive heart failure…
Canine Cardiomyopathy
Chapter 7 Canine Cardiomyopathy Mark A. Oyama INTRODUCTION Cardiomyopathy is defined as a primary disease of the heart muscle of unknown etiology. Disease of the heart muscle secondary to toxins,…
Special Diagnostic Techniques for Evaluation of Cardiac Disease
Chapter 5 Special Diagnostic Techniques for Evaluation of Cardiac Disease* Meg M. Sleeper, INTRODUCTION Many special diagnostic techniques are available for evaluation of animals with cardiovascular disease. Ambulatory electrocardiographic equipment…
Cor Pulmonale and Pulmonary Thromboembolism
Chapter 9 Cor Pulmonale and Pulmonary Thromboembolism Lynelle R. Johnson INTRODUCTION Cor pulmonale is defined as right-heart failure caused by pulmonary or thoracic disease. It may be characterized by clinical…
The Glaucomas
Chapter 12 The Glaucomas Paul E. Miller AQUEOUS PRODUCTION AND DRAINAGE DIAGNOSTIC METHODS CLINICAL SIGNS CLASSIFICATION PATHOGENESIS TREATMENT FELINE GLAUCOMA EQUINE GLAUCOMA The glaucomas are a diverse group of diseases…
Basic Diagnostic Techniques
Chapter 5 Basic Diagnostic Techniques David J. Maggs MEDICAL HISTORY EXAMINATION PROCEDURE SCHIRMER TEAR TEST MICROBIOLOGIC SAMPLING ASSESSMENT OF PUPIL SIZE, SHAPE, SYMMETRY, AND MOBILITY EXAMINATION OF THE ANTERIOR SEGMENT…
Cornea and Sclera
Chapter 10 Cornea and Sclera David J. Maggs ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND WOUND HEALING PATHOLOGIC RESPONSES CORNEAL DISEASES BELIEVED TO BE INHERITED ACQUIRED CORNEAL DISEASES SCLERAL DISORDERS BELIEVED TO BE INHERITED…
