Manual of Canine and Feline Cardiology

by Larry P. Tilley DVM, DACVIM(Internal Medicine) (Editor), Francis W. K. Smith DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine & Cardiology) (Editor), Meg M. Sleeper VMD, DACVIM(Cardiology) (Editor), Marc Kraus DVM (Editor)

Overview

The most effective, practical approach to the recognition and management of cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary diseases and disorders, Manual of Canine and Feline Cardiology, Sixth Edition, walks you through the challenges and conditions encountered in everyday clinical practice. This completely updated edition includes vital information on clinical treatments, diets, minimally invasive surgery, interventional procedures and imaging techniques. New artwork and enhanced coverage of cardiovascular disorders and treatment methods ensures you are well-equipped to handle every aspect of cardiac care in small animals.

• NEW! Coverage of the latest developments includes clinical treatments, diets, minimally invasive surgery, interventional procedures, and imaging techniques
• NEW! eBook version, included with every new print purchase, allows digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
• NEW and UPDATED! Enhanced content and new artwork throughout, including new ultrasound images, provide current coverage of canine and feline cardiology
• UPDATED! Appendix material includes a comprehensive drug formulary with commonly used cardiopulmonary drugs, along with formulations, indications, and dosages for both dogs and cats
• Current content on common cardiovascular disorders and practical treatment methods addresses topics such as cardiac failure, cardiac arrhythmias, conduction disturbances, cardiopulmonary arrest, and more
• Easy-to-follow organization separates content into three sections that build on each other - Section 1: Diagnosis of Heart Disease; Section 2: Cardiovascular Disease; Section 3: Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
• Extensive art program contains vivid illustrations, clinical photographs, and color Doppler images
• Streamlined text, bullet points, and helpful boxes highlight the most important clinical content for point-of-care reference
• Key points spotlight key information, diagnosis considerations, clinical tips, and more

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323936590
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	04/18/2025
Edition description:	6th ed.
Pages:	504
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Larry Patrick Tilley, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM is President, VetMedConsultants, Inc. in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dr. Tilley has been one of the foremost consultants and educators in veterinary cardiology for nearly 20 years. He is also well known as the author of the popular book, The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult (the Wiley-Blackwell publication that launched an entire series of 5-minute books) with Dr. Smith. Tilley is a popular presenter at veterinary conferences nationally and internationally. As Dr. Smith’s co-founder of CardioPet in 1980, Dr. Tilley has been a driving force behind telemedicine and its development as a service devoted to consultant expertise and continuing education.

Francis W.K. Smith, Jr., DVM Diplomate ACVIM is board certified in both internal medicine and cardiology and is a clinical assistant professor at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. He is Vice-President and co-founder with Dr. Tilley of VetMed Consultants, Inc.

Meg Sleeper, VMD, graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania veterinary school in 1993. She is an associate professor of cardiology and served as section chief from 2001 to 2011. Dr. Sleeper has published over 70 peer-reviewed original papers, more than 50 review papers or case reports, and authored 4 books. She has lectured at numerous prestigious conferences, including the American Heart Association and the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, and has coordinated the small animal cardiology section at the AVMA conference since 2009. Dr. Sleeper has trained 18 veterinary cardiologists and joined the University of Florida veterinary school faculty in 2015. She serves on the editorial or review boards of 11 journals and has contributed to the Great Ape Heart Project since 2011, focusing on improving cardiac health in ape species.

Professor of Clinical Cardiology, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Diagnosis of Heart Disease

1. The History and Physical Examination

2. Radiology of the Heart

3. Electrocardiography

4. Echocardiography and Doppler Ultrasound

5. Special Diagnostic Techniques for Evaluation of Cardiac Disease

Section 2: Cardiovascular Diseases

6. Acquired Valvular Disease

7. Canine Cardiomyopathy

8. Feline Cardiomyopathy

9. Cor Pulmonale and Pulmonary Thromboembolism–NEW!

10. Canine and Feline Heartworm Disease

11. Cardiac Tumors and Pericardial Disease

12. Congenital Heart Disease

13. Cardiovascular Disorders in Systemic Diseases

14. Systemic Hypertension

Section 3: Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

15. Pathophysiology and Therapy of Heart Failure

16. Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances

17. Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Resuscitation

18. Emergency Management and Critical Care

19. Anesthesia of the Cardiac Patient

20. Cardiac Surgery–NEW!

21. Pacemaker Therapy–NEW!

Appendices

1. Canine Breed Predilections for Heart Disease

2. Common Cardiovascular Drugs

3. Echocardiographic Normals by Body Weight and Breed

4. CHIEF Classification System of Canine Congestive Heart Failure–NEW!

Index

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Editorial Reviews

"This book of approximately 450 pages is an excellent review of the current state of the field of small animal cardiology. It is comprehensive and very thorough, up to date, has a scientific approach as well as being clinically oriented and it is very enjoyable to read. This book is an amazing accomplishment in the reviewer's opinion! (...) Boxes with frequently asked questions and key points help the reader to focus on the main issues, and complete this very valuable addition to small animal cardiology. Read it!"
- The European Journal of Companion Animal Practice, April 2009

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