Temporary Transvenous Pacing
Chapter 51 Temporary Transvenous Pacing Teresa DeFrancesco, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), DACVECC KEY POINTS • Temporary transvenous pacing refers to a minimally invasive modality in which a pacing lead is inserted,…
Acetaminophen
Chapter 79 Acetaminophen Amy J. Alwood, DVM KEY POINTS • Acetaminophen toxicity from accidental exposure or deliberate administration in dogs and cats is the second most common cause of nonsteroidal…
Approach to Poisoning and Drug Overdose
Chapter 77 Approach to Poisoning and Drug Overdose Julie C. Schildt, DVM, L. Ari Jutkowitz, VMD, DACVECC KEY POINTS • The initial approach to the poisoned patient includes major organ…
Hypoadrenocorticism
Chapter 76 Hypoadrenocorticism Jamie M. Burkitt, DVM, DACVECC KEY POINTS • Hypoadrenocorticism is uncommon in the dog and rare in the cat. • Primary hypoadrenocorticism is due to failure of…
Myocarditis
Chapter 48 Myocarditis Meg Sleeper, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology) KEY POINTS • Myocarditis is an inflammatory process involving the heart. Inflammation may involve the myocytes, interstitium, or vascular tree. • Myocarditis…
Relative Adrenal Insufficiency
Chapter 75 Relative Adrenal Insufficiency Jamie M. Burkitt, DVM, DACVECC KEY POINTS • Cortisol is an important hormone involved in modulation of inflammation and regulation of vascular tone. • Relative…
Hypertensive Crisis
Chapter 42 Hypertensive Crisis Scott Brown, VMD, PhD, Diplomate (ACVIM) KEY POINTS • Emergency antihypertensive therapy is indicated only when there is end-organ damage likely to produce significant permanent abnormalities…
Myxedema Coma
Chapter 73 Myxedema Coma Rebecka S. Hess, DVM, DACVIM KEY POINTS • Myxedema coma is a misnomer. Many patients in a hypothyroid crisis are not comatose and do not have…
Thyroid Storm
Chapter 72 Thyroid Storm Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM KEY POINTS • Thyroid storm is a newly described syndrome of acute thyrotoxicosis in veterinary patients that occurs primarily in…
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
Chapter 71 Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone C.B. Chastain, DVM, MS, DACVIM KEY POINTS • Hyponatremia is the cardinal finding of the symptomatic syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). •…
