Guide to Canine and Feline Electrocardiography

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 Includes access to a companion website with self–assessment questions and the appendices and figures from the book

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.

List of contributors

Preface

Acknowledgents

About the Companion website

Chapter 1 – Anatomy of the conduction system

Chapter 2 – Cardiac Electrophysiology

Chapter 3 – Cardiac vectors and the genesis of the electrocardiogram

Chapter 4 Electrocardiography

Chapter 5 – sinus rhythms

Chapter 6– Pathogenesis and classification of arrhythmias

Chapter 7– Bradyarrhythmias and conduction disturbances

Chapter 8 – Atrial rhythms

Chapter 9 – Atrial fibrillation

Chapter 10 – Junctional rhythms

Chapter 11 – Ventricular rhythms

Chapter 12– Clinical approach to arrhythmias and intermittent collapse

Chapter 13 – Diagnostic approach to narrow QRS complex tachycardia

Chapter 14 – Diagnostic approach to wide QRS complex tachycardia

Chapter 15– Ambulatory electrocardiographic recordings

Chapter 16 – Heart Rate Variability

Chapter 17 – Antiarrhythmic drugs

Chapter 18 – Pacemaker Therapy

Chapter 19 – Electrophysiology studies

Chapter 20 – Canine cardiomyopathies

Chapter 21 Arrhythmias in feline cardiomyopathies

Chapter 22 – Inherited ventricular arrhythmias in German Shepherd Dogs

Chapter 23– Systemic disease and arrhythmias including selected non–cardiogenic causes of collapse

Chapter 24 – Cardiac arrhythmias and anaesthesia

Appendices

Self assessment questions

Index

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, MRCVS, DipECVIM–CA, is a Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal 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, MRCVS, MSc, PhD, DipECVIM–CA, is a Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Cardiology at Davies Veterinary Specialists in Hertfordshire, UK.