Cardiology
Clinical presentations, diagnosis and management of cardiac issues in cats and dogs, as well as innovations.
Matthew Keane and Emily Dutton review latest information on genetic mutations associated with this affliction.
Gerardo Poli concludes this series by summarising that with quick identification and management of this condition, target organ damage can be prevented and prognosis improved.
Gerardo Poli continues this series by outlining the various ways to classify this condition and highlighting the clinical signs to help diagnose it.
Gerardo Poli begins his series about this condition with a rundown of the basics and the ways in which the vulnerable organs are affected.
Pippi Gould and Emily Dutton outline potential aetiology, presentation and treatment of this heart-related disease in certain canine breeds.
BVNA junior vice-president Charlotte Pace describes the common cardiac diseases; discusses classification systems, and the appropriate nursing and advice at each stage; and explains risks when performing anaesthesia on dogs with heart disease…
Tim Charlesworth explains how this condition forms in young dogs, and how clinicians can successfully diagnose and treat it.
Luca Ferasin and Heidi Ferasin provide a comprehensive overview of this particular medical branch, its history and common procedures
Mark Patterson and Anna Beber, in the second of a two-part article, offer a practical guide to the use of this medication in canine heart disease.
Mark Patteson and Anna Beber cover the evidence for using this medication to treat the most common canine congenital heart disease.
Emma Gerrard outlines the conditions to be aware of, and the vet nurse’s role in patient management.
Ewelina Korzybska and Emily Dutton provide an overview of the most common conditions, including diagnostic and treatment modalities.
Viola Vannucci and Mairi Frame review the prognostic significance of this finding on echocardiogram images in canine and feline patients.
Fiona Tomczynska and Dave Dickson use a patient example to describe how this clinical judgement aid is applied in the diagnosis of canine degenerative mitral valve disease.
Ellie Mardell details key diagnostic and management considerations regarding this condition, including blood pressure measurement.
Rory Thomson recounts steps taken to diagnose and treat this case of a male black Labrador retriever puppy with a heart murmur.
Luca Ferasin describes this common cause of congestive heart failure in dogs – including diagnostic investigation, and treatment of stable and refractory cases.
Joon Seo discusses the case of a six-month male entire whippet in this entry into Vet Times’ regular Case Notes series.
Emma Gerrard looks at the latest research on this topic, and highlights the importance of regular blood testing and communicating this to clients.
Luca Ferasin describes diagnostic protocols for this issue, and treatment and management advice, including tips for dog owners.