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Intro -- Cardiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Foreword -- List of Abbreviations -- Introduction: Why Animals have a Circulatory System -- Reference -- Section I Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology -- 1 Cardiac Anatomy -- Fetal Circulation and Transition to Adult Circulation -- Anatomy of the Adult Heart [1] -- Internal Structure -- Cardiac Conduction System -- Microscopic Structure -- References -- 2 Basic Cardiac Physiology -- Introduction -- Electrical Activity in the Heart -- The Action Potential -- Mechanical Activity in the Heart -- Sinus Node and Conduction System Activation -- Cardiac Output -- Mechanisms of Contraction: Function of the Sarcomere -- Cross Bridge Formation -- Force of Contraction -- Blood Pressure Regulation -- Pulsatile Flow -- Short Term Blood Pressure Regulation -- Long Term Blood Pressure Regulation -- References -- Further Reading -- Section II Diagnostics -- 3 History and Physical Examination -- Patient History -- Physical Examination -- Introduction -- Observing the Patient -- Head and Mucous Membranes -- Examination of the Jugular Veins -- Evaluation of the Arterial System -- Auscultation -- Introduction -- Auscultation Process -- Murmurs -- Transient Sounds -- Abdominal Palpation -- References -- 4 Electrocardiography -- Introduction -- History - the Highlights -- The ECG - A Great Tool to Have in Your Cardio Kit -- Lead Systems Point the Way -- Mean Electrical Axis - Poles Apart -- Waveforms Deconstructed -- Conduction Sequence - A Cardiac Travelogue -- Atrial Depolarization - SA node-P wave -- AV Nodal Depolarization - AV node-PR segment and interval -- Ventricular Depolarization - Left and Right Bundle Branches, Purkinje Fibers-QRS complex -- End of Ventricular Systole before Repolarization - Ventricle-ST segment -- Ventricular Repolarization - Ventricle-T wave |
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Complexes, Segments, And Intervals - Identify and Measure -- P Wave -- PR Segment -- PR Interval -- QRS Complex -- ST Segment -- T Wave -- QT Interval -- Heart Rate Primer -- Heart Rhythm - Exploring Relationships and Arrangements -- Common Normal and Abnormal Rhythms -- Sinus Rhythm -- Sinus Arrhythmia -- Sinus Tachycardia -- Supraventricular Tachycardia -- Atrial Fibrillation -- Sinus Bradycardia -- Atrial Standstill -- Sinus Arrest -- Sick Sinus Syndrome -- Atrioventricular Heart Blocks -- Second Degree Heart Block -- Third Degree Heart Block -- Bundle Branch Blocks: Right or Left -- Left Anterior Fascicular Block -- Atrial Premature Contractions -- Junctional Premature Contractions -- Premature Ventricular Complexes -- Ventricular Tachycardia -- Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm -- Ventricular Fibrillation -- Electrical Alternans -- Low Voltage Complexes -- Wandering Pacemaker -- Other Monitoring Aids -- External Loop Event Recorders -- External Nonlooping Event Recorders -- Holter Monitors -- Mobile Real Time Cardiac Telemetry -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Thoracic Radiography -- Introduction -- How Radiographs are Generated -- Technical Aspects of High-Quality Thoracic Radiographs -- Radiographic Density and Contrast -- Trouble Shooting -- Digital Radiography -- Types of Digital Radiography -- Digital Image Quality -- Advantages and Disadvantage of Digital Radiography -- Effect of Patient Positioning -- Interpretation of Thoracic Radiographs -- Cardiac Anatomy -- Evaluation of the Cardiac Silhouette -- Vascular Anatomy -- Diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure -- Pericardial Effusion -- References -- 6 Echocardiography and Doppler Study -- Introduction -- Patient Preparation -- Ultrasound Technology -- Ultrasound Machine Controls -- The Echocardiographic Standard Image Planes -- Right Hemithorax -- Left Hemithorax -- The Motion Mode Images |
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Assessment of Cardiac Size and Function -- Left Atrial Dimension -- Left Ventricular Dimension -- Valves of the Left Ventricle -- Indices of Systolic Function -- Other Echocardiography Modalities -- Transesophageal Echocardiography -- Three-Dimensional Echocardiography -- Contrast Echocardiography -- The Doppler Study -- Introduction -- Basic Technology -- Modalities -- Interpretation of Doppler-Derived Velocities -- References -- 7 Blood Pressure Measurement and Systemic Hypertension -- Introduction -- Arterial Pressure and Regulation -- Regulation of Arterial Pressure -- Measurement of Blood Pressure -- Technique of Recording Arterial Blood Pressure -- Normal Blood Pressure -- Pathophysiology -- Systemic Effects on Target Organs -- Treatment -- References -- 8 Angiography -- Introduction -- Indications -- Contraindications -- Equipment -- Radiographic Equipment -- Iodinated Contrast Agents -- Catheters -- Vascular Access -- Guidewires -- Interventional Devices -- Additional Equipment -- Angiographic Technique -- Selective Angiography -- Nonselective Angiography -- Contrast/Hemodynamic Studies -- Right-Heart Catheterization -- Left-Heart Catheterization -- Cardiac Pressures -- Normal Cardiac Pressures and Waveforms -- Abnormal Pressures -- Complicating Risk Factors -- Conclusion -- References -- Further Reading -- 9 Cardiac Biomarkers -- Introduction -- Leakage Markers -- Creatine Kinase -- Troponin -- Natriuretic Peptides -- Clinical Assays -- Cardiac Troponin I Assays -- ANPNT-proANP Assays -- BNPNT-proBNP Assays -- Use of Clinical Assays -- References -- Section III Cardiac Diseases -- 10 Congenital Heart Diseases -- Introduction -- Classifications of Congenital Heart Disease -- Subaortic Stenosis -- Clinical Presentation -- Diagnostics -- Therapy -- Pulmonic Stenosis -- Clinical Presentation -- Diagnostics -- Atrioventricular Valve Dysplasia |
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Clinical Signs -- Diagnostics -- Intercirculatory Shunts -- Atrial Septal Defects -- Ventricular Septal Defect -- Patent Ductus Arteriosus -- Cyanotic Conditions -- References -- 11 Acquired Heart Diseases -- Introduction -- Canine Cardiomyopathies -- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy -- Dilated Cardiomyopathy -- Acquired Valve Disease -- Endocardiosis -- Endocarditis -- Feline Cardiomyopathies -- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy -- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy -- Unclassified Cardiomyopathy -- Dilated Cardiomyopathy -- Feline Arterial Thromboembolism -- Cardiogenic Syncope -- References -- 12 Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Neoplasia -- Introduction -- Role of the Pericardial Sac -- Cardiac Neoplasia -- Prognosis for Cardiac Neoplasia -- Idiopathic Hemorrhagic Pericardial Effusion -- Other Causes of Pericardial Effusion -- Patient History -- Clinical Presentation -- Diagnostics -- The Electrocardiogram -- Radiography -- Echocardiography -- Therapy -- Constrictive Pericarditis -- Etiology -- Clinical Presentation -- Physical Examination Findings -- Radiographs -- Echocardiography -- Cardiac Catheterization -- Therapy -- Conclusion -- References -- Section IV Therapies and Interventions -- 13 Pathophysiology of Heart Failure -- Definition and Classification -- Central Venous Pool and Cardiac Output -- Influence of Central Venous Presssure on Cardiac Output -- Congestion in Heart Failure -- Left Heart Failure - Pulmonary Edema -- Right Heart Failure - Ascites -- Chronic Congestive Heart Failure -- Myocardial Dysfunction -- Systolic Dysfunction -- Diastolic Dysfunction -- Response to Heart Failure -- Hypertrophic Response -- Neurohumoral Response -- Heart Rate -- Nitric Oxide in Heart Failure -- Markers of Heart Failure -- Natriuretic Peptides -- Cardiac Troponin-I -- References -- 14 Drugs for Cardiac Therapy -- Introduction -- Anti-Arrhythmics |
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Class I Anti-Arrhythmics -- Class II Anti-Arrhythmics -- Class III Anti-Arrhythmics -- Class IV Anti-Arrhythmics -- Other Drugs for Arrhythmia Therapy -- Digoxin -- Other Anti-Arrhythmic Considerations -- Drugs for Heart Failure Therapy -- Diuretics -- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors -- Positive Inotropic Drugs -- Vasoactive Drugs -- Thromboembolic Agents -- References -- 15 Treatment of Cardiac Disease -- Introduction -- Indications for Arrhythmia Treatment -- Strategies for the Management of Arrhythmias -- Supraventricular Tachycardia -- Ventricular Tachycardia -- Cardioversion/Defibrillation -- Bradyarrhythmia -- Acute Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure -- Chronic Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure -- Pulmonary Hypertension -- Indications for Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension -- Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension -- Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure in the Feline Patient -- Nutrition and Nutraceuticals -- References -- 16 Interventional Therapies -- Introduction -- Body Cavity Centesis -- Abdominocentesis -- Thoracocentesis -- Pericardiocentesis -- Cardiac Catheterization Procedures -- Patent Ductus Arteriosus -- Balloon Valvuloplasty for Pulmonic Stenosis -- Pacemaker Therapy -- Electrical Theory of Pacemakers -- Pacemaker Programming -- References -- Section V Large Animal Cardiology -- 17 Equine Cardiology -- Introduction -- Anatomy and Physiology -- Exercise Physiology -- Physical Examination -- Cardiac Auscultation -- Ancillary Diagnostics -- Radiography -- Electrocardiography -- Echocardiography -- Cardiac Biomarkers -- Congestive Heart Failure -- Disease Conditions -- Arrhythmias -- Congenital Heart Disease -- Acquired Heart Disease -- References -- 18 Ruminant and Camelid Cardiology -- Approach to the Cardiac Patient -- Physical Examination -- Diagnostic Tools -- Congenital Cardiac Disease -- Ventricular Septal Defect |
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2020. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries |
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Print version: Durham, H. Edward, Jr. Cardiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated,c2017 9780813813530
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Heart--Diseases
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