Systemic Hypertension
Chapter 14 Systemic Hypertension Rosemary A. Henik, Scott A. Brown INTRODUCTION Hypertension may exist transiently due to fear or excitement, or be sustained and pathologic. Small animal patients most commonly…
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Chapter 17 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Steven G. Cole, Kenneth J. Drobatz INTRODUCTION Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) describes a set of techniques to provide circulatory and ventilatory support following cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA). CPR…
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…
