Cardiology

Cardiology

Cardiology

Clinical presentations, diagnosis and management of cardiac issues in cats and dogs, as well as innovations.

November 2021

Golden rules of congestive heart failure – and case ‘walk-through’

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.

40 mins
Insights in feline arthritis – defining the problem

Martha Cannon – in the first of a two-part article – looks at the presentation and diagnosis of this significant cause of pain in cats.

29 mins
Dermatitis in canine patients

Diana Ferreira describes the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and management of key dermatological and bacterial infections.

43 mins
Canine intervertebral disc disease – how much do we really know?

Sam Khan and Paul Freeman use a case study to describe their study that is looking to increase understanding of this presentation.

26 mins
Feline hypertension

Ellie Mardell details key diagnostic and management considerations regarding this condition, including blood pressure measurement.

37 mins
Respiratory disease in a cavalier King Charles spaniel

Matthew Best MA, VetMB, FANZCVS, MRCVS shares a case study in a young dog, and details examination through to diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

16 mins

October 2021

Lungworm control

Ian Wright discusses an evidence-based approach to controlling these types of parasites the in UK canine population.

39 mins
Diagnosing lameness – ‘a science of uncertainty and an art of...

Ross Allan explores what should be considered when reaching a diagnosis of this common small animal presentation.

21 mins
Use of spironolactone for congestive heart failure

Alex Gough MA, VetMB, CertSAM, CertVC, PGCert(Neuroimaging), MRCVS presents the latest companion animal research in this latest column from Vet Times.

19 mins
Transmissible venereal tumour

Jack Reece discusses the establishment, treatment and prevention of this cancer in dogs.

26 mins
Managing canine infectious respiratory disease complex

Emi Barker BSc(Hons), BVSc(Hons), PhD, DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS, discusses treatment, diagnosis and containment options for this acute, contagious cause of cough in dogs.

66 mins
Cytology findings from a skin mass in a feline patient

Francesco Cian presents the Diagnostic Dilemma of an 11-year-old female domestic shorthair cat that presented for a long-standing 4cm solid interscapular mass.

12 mins
Senior cats – key considerations, treatments and management

Lorena Sordo discusses what to be aware of when presented with older feline patients, including advice for pet owners.

38 mins

September 2021

Canine and feline pyothorax – treatment and management

Anais Allen-Deal BVetMed, MRCVS and Daria Starybrat MRCVS describe the diagnosis of this issue in cats and dogs, as well as medical and surgical management, and prognosis.

38 mins
Latest thinking on endocrine disorders in equine patients

David Rendle BVSc, MVM, CertEM(IntMed), DipECEIM, FRCVS provides an update on the diagnosis on two commonly seen conditions, as well as their treatment and management.

38 mins
Enhanced recovery after surgery

Miguel Martinez LdoVet, CertVA, DipECVAA, MRCVS and Victoria Twist RVN discuss how relevant aspects of this human health care concept can be adapted for use in a veterinary setting.

44 mins
Vitamin B12 deficiency in a dog on medication for heart failure

Rory Thomson recounts steps taken to diagnose and treat this case of a male black Labrador retriever puppy with a heart murmur.

35 mins
Pancreatitis in dogs

Ferran Valls Sanchez discusses prevalence of and treatment options for this condition in canine patients, including latest thinking.

20 mins
Trauma case considerations

Neus Elias-Santodomingo and Matias Moreno-Torres summarise triage, diagnosis, treatment and referral options surrounding physical injury as a result of an external force affecting canine and feline patients.

34 mins
Distal femoral osteotomy for treatment of femoral retroversion

Fay Cameron BSc, BVSc(Hons), MRCVS recounts the case of a Russian toy terrier presenting with medial patella luxation and right hindlimb lameness.

12 mins