ECG Interpretation in Critically Ill Dog and Cat is a clinical reference on the diagnosis and management of arrhythmias occurring in critically ill canine and feline patients. Using a case-oriented approach, it provides therapeutic and management options for patients with arrhythmias. This book shows, in detail, the types of case scenarios in which arrhythmias can occur, how these arrhythmias can be diagnosed, and what therapeutic interventions are available. The emphasis on the case scenario approach is perfectly suited to veterinarians and veterinary technicians dealing with emergency events in critically ill small animal patients. The first book to cover arrhythmias caused by conditions outside the realm of cardiac disease Innovative case-orientated approach, providing therapeutic and management options for the arrhythmia patient An essential reference text for all those involved with critically ill small animal patients

In this concise and practical review, the authors recognize that among the range of cardiac investigations available to veterinarians, the standard electrocardiogram (ECG) is an indispensable, safe and inexpensive test in assessing dogs and cats with heart disease.Following discussion of the principles of electrocardiography, the book systematicall

This title provides ECG reference material in a fast and easy to use format. It is a wonderful reference for ECG data and provides samples of actual small animal ECG results with treatment recommendations. Easy to follow explanations of how to perform and interpret electrocardiograms are included. This presentation includes a brief review of physiology, technique and equipment, and interpretation of common electrocardiographic abnormalities. The friendly, non-textbook approach along with the use of helpful symbols, tips and examples, aid practitioners in learning to focus on the most elusive of features. A helpful drug formulary is provided in the appendix. The interpretation material is extremely helpful for the small animal practitioner, and the simple yet in-depth explanations are wonderful for the small animal technician. An ECG ruler which can be purchased separately allows the veterinarian to quickly determine heart rates and measure intervals easily and accurately. This is an excellent book for practitioners to keep by the ECG unit to insure that they do not miss even the slightest indication of cardiac irregularity. Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by Manson Publishing outside of North America.

Small Animal ECGs: An Introductory Guide provides all the information veterinarians need when using electrocardiography techniques for the first time. An ideal introduction to veterinary electrocardiography written in a very easy to understand way, for what can be a daunting subject The author is RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology and regularly speaks on this subject Full of examples of colour ECG tracings, as well as colour illustrations to explain arrhythmias Covers techniques that can readily be used in first opinion small animal practice Includes new chapters on mechanisms of supraventricular arrhythmias, accelerated idioventricular rhythm and use of Holters

Discusses the advantages and innovative features for the use of electrocardiography in dogs and cats. The book provides the principles underlying ECG interpretation and treatment, and offers a selection of both unusual and characteristic case histories in the final section.