Cardiology
Finding the Balance in Your Patients with Cardiovascular and Renal Disease
Audrey K. Cook, BVM&S, DACVIM, DECVIM, DABVP (Feline) Ashley B. Saunders, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) Texas A&M University Detecting Heart Disease Most heart disease in dogs is unmasked by clues detected during physical examination (eg, murmur, arrhythmia, or jugular pulses). Cardiovascular and renal disease are commonly diagnosed in cats and dogs; incidence increases with patient age. …
Advances in Feline Cardiac Diagnostics
Brent Aona, DVM, and Darcy Adin, DVM, DACVIM North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine THE RIGHT COMBINATION The diagnosis of cardiac disease in cats can be challenging and may require a combination of history, physical examination, laboratory evaluation, electrocardiography, diagnostic imaging, and systemic workup. The diagnosis of cardiac disease in cats can be …
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Beyond Furosemide: The Role of Diuretics in Congestive Heart Failure Part 2 – Spironolactone
Marisa K. Ames, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology), Colorado State University Clarke E. Atkins, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine & Cardiology) North Carolina State University Each year, the NAVC Institute takes place in Orlando, Florida, and top specialists in select areas of veterinary medicine provide hands-on, one-on-one continuing education to the Institute attendees. Practical Techniques from …
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Beyond Furosemide: The Role of Diuretics in Congestive Heart Failure Part 1 – Torsemide
Marisa K. Ames, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology) Colorado State University Clarke E. Atkins, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine & Cardiology) North Carolina State University Each year, the NAVC Institute takes place in Orlando, Florida, and top specialists in select areas of veterinary medicine provide hands-on, one-on-one continuing education to the Institute attendees.Practical Techniques from the …
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Responding to a Cardiac Emergency: Pericardial Effusion in Canine Patients
Oriana D. Scislowicz, BS, LVT CVCA – Cardiac Care for Pets, Richmond, Virginia Pericardial effusion is considered a cardiac emergency situation that is most commonly seen in canine patients. It is very important, especially for veterinary technicians in emergency care facilities, to be able to recognize the signs of pericardial effusion and quickly respond. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY …
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Heart Failure in Dogs: 6 Practical Tips from Cardiologists
Heart failure in dogs is a complex condition, but successful management is possible. Here are practical tips for diagnosis and management.
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Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome & Sepsis, Part 2: Stabilization & Treatment
Erin McGowan, VMD, and Deborah Silverstein, DVM, Diplomate ACVECC University of Pennsylvania Early recognition of patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis is imperative in order to optimize the chance of patient survival. Early intervention is then necessary to minimize further tissue ischemia, cellular damage, and organ injury. Part 1 of this series—Systemic …
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Blood Pressure Monitoring From a Nursing Perspective, Part 2: Blood Pressure Monitoring Techniques
Lila K. Sierra, CVT, VTS (ECC), and Emily Savino, BA, CVT, VTS (ECC) University of Pennsylvania Systemic arterial blood pressure is created by the pumping action of the heart, circulating arterial blood volume, and the smooth muscle tone of blood vessel walls. Arterial blood pressure is essential for adequate perfusion of tissues, delivering oxygen for …
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Blood Pressure Monitoring from a Nursing Perspective, Part 1: Overview of Blood Pressure Monitoring
Lila K. Sierra, CVT, VTS (ECC), and Emily Savino, BA, CVT, VTS (ECC) University of Pennsylvania Systemic arterial blood pressure is created by the pumping action of the heart, circulating arterial blood volume, and smooth muscle tone of blood vessel walls. Arterial blood pressure is essential for adequate perfusion of tissues, providing oxygen delivery for …
