Guide to Canine and Feline Electrocardiography - Hardcover

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Ruth Willis, BVM&S, DVC, MRCVS, is an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology at Holter Monitoring Service, Dick White Referrals, Newmarket UK; and an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, UK.

Pedro Oliveira, DVM, Diplomate ECVIM-CA (Cardiology), MRCVS, is an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology at Davies Veterinary Specialists in Hertfordshire, UK, where he has established an electrophysiology laboratory for the invasive diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.

Antonia Mavropoulou, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ECVIM-CA (Cardiology), MRCVS, is an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology at Davies Veterinary Specialists in Hertfordshire, UK.

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Guide to Canine and Feline Electrocardiography

Edited by Ruth Willis, Pedro Oliveira and Antonia Mavropoulou

Guide to Canine and Feline Electrocardiography offers a comprehensive and readable guide to the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms in cats and dogs. The book explains the principles of electrocardiography, from the basics of how to obtain a good quality electrocardiogram to the diagnosis and treatment of the most complex arrhythmias. Numerous case examples, including electrocardiograms and Holter monitor recordings, help the reader understand all the steps needed to achieve a correct diagnosis.

The characteristics of both normal and abnormal heart rhythms in dogs and cats are covered in detail, with an emphasis on abnormal heart rhythms that are likely to be significant and require treatment. In addition, the book describes the full range of treatment options currently available, including traditional medical treatment as well as newer interventional treatments.

• Covers all aspects of electrocardiography, from basics to advanced concepts of interest to specialists
• Explains how to obtain high-quality electrocardiograms
• Offers expert insight and guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of simple and complex arrhythmias alike
• Features numerous case examples, with electrocardiograms and Holter monitor recordings
• Shows the characteristics of normal and abnormal heart rhythms in dogs and cats

Guide to Canine and Feline Electrocardiography is an indispensable resource for veterinarians in general practice with an interest in cardiology, as well as referring specialists. It is also a welcome reference for veterinary students and those studying for a postgraduate qualification in cardiology or internal medicine.

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Guide to Canine and Feline Electrocardiography

Edited by Ruth Willis, Pedro Oliveira and Antonia Mavropoulou

Guide to Canine and Feline Electrocardiography offers a comprehensive and readable guide to the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms in cats and dogs. The book explains the principles of electrocardiography, from the basics of how to obtain a good quality electrocardiogram to the diagnosis and treatment of the most complex arrhythmias. Numerous case examples, including electrocardiograms and Holter monitor recordings, help the reader understand all the steps needed to achieve a correct diagnosis.

The characteristics of both normal and abnormal heart rhythms in dogs and cats are covered in detail, with an emphasis on abnormal heart rhythms that are likely to be significant and require treatment. In addition, the book describes the full range of treatment options currently available, including traditional medical treatment as well as newer interventional treatments.

• Covers all aspects of electrocardiography, from basics to advanced concepts of interest to specialists
• Explains how to obtain high-quality electrocardiograms
• Offers expert insight and guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of simple and complex arrhythmias alike
• Features numerous case examples, with electrocardiograms and Holter monitor recordings
• Shows the characteristics of normal and abnormal heart rhythms in dogs and cats

Guide to Canine and Feline Electrocardiography is an indispensable resource for veterinarians in general practice with an interest in cardiology, as well as referring specialists. It is also a welcome reference for veterinary students and those studying for a postgraduate qualification in cardiology or internal medicine.