Web Chapter 62 Mitral Valve Dysplasia Barret J. Bulmer, North Grafton, Massachusetts Appropriate opening and closing of the mitral valve allows unimpeded left ventricular filling and prevents valvular regurgitation. These functions…
Web Chapter 74 Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation of Neurologic Patients Darryl L. Millis, Knoxville, Tennessee Physical rehabilitation is an important part of therapy for patients with neurologic conditions. Rehabilitation may be…
Chapter 240 Treatment of Myopathies and Neuropathies G. Diane Shelton, La Jolla, California Neuromuscular diseases can be difficult diagnostic challenges with only a limited number of available therapeutic options. However, the…
Chapter 239 Treatment of Autoimmune Myasthenia Gravis G. Diane Shelton, La Jolla, California The name myasthenia gravis (MG) originally was given to a human disease that was frequently fatal. As recently…
Chapter 64 Hypercoagulable States Bo Wiinberg, Copenhagen, Denmark Annemarie T. Kristensen, Copenhagen, Denmark A hypercoagulable state is an enhanced tendency to form venous or arterial thrombi. In 1845 a young German pathologist…
Chapter 184 Canine Heartworm Disease Matthew W. Miller, College Station, Texas Sonya G. Gordon, College Station, Texas Despite the availability of numerous effective and safe preventive medications, heartworm disease (HWD) continues to…
Chapter 233 Canine Intervertebral Disk Herniation Jonathan M. Levine, College Station, Texas Intervertebral disk herniation (IVDH) is the most common cause of spinal cord injury (SCI) in the dog, accounting for…
Chapter 97 Flea Control in Flea Allergy Dermatitis Robert Allen Kennis, Auburn, Alabama Andrew Hillier, Columbus, Ohio Flea infestations within a home or outdoor environment can be a constant or recurring problem…
Chapter 231 Treatment of Noninfectious Inflammatory Diseases of the Central Nervous System Lauren R. Talarico, Fairfax, Virginia Noninfectious inflammatory diseases commonly affect the central nervous system (CNS) of small animal patients….
Chapter 232 Peripheral and Central Vestibular Disorders in Dogs and Cats Starr Cameron, Ithaca, New York Curtis W. Dewey, Ithaca, New York The vestibular system maintains the body’s posture and balance. The…
