Mastering Electrocardiogram Interpretation in Small Animals: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you a veterinarian looking to improve your skills in interpreting electrocardiograms (ECGs) in canine and feline patients? Look no further! “Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram in Small Animals” is a clinical manual that provides a simplified and accessible approach to electrocardiography interpretation.

A Practical Resource for Veterinarians

This practical manual covers a comprehensive list of arrhythmias and associated phenomena, accompanied by hundreds of ECGs and ladder diagrams to support the text. The book focuses on the clinical applications of electrocardiographic interpretation, making it a valuable patient-side resource for veterinarians treating dogs and cats.

Covering the Essentials of Electrocardiography

The book begins with a detailed description of the single cardiac cycle as illustrated by surface EKG, followed by variations on the P-QRS-T complex that occur in response to chamber enlargement and hypertrophy. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of:

• A detailed discussion of aberrancy and its differentiation from ventricular ectopy
• A thorough exploration of arrhythmias and conduction disorders, including escape mechanisms, atrioventricular block, extrasystoles, accelerated rhythms, tachycardias, flutter, and fibrillation
• An examination of pacemaker basics, as well as common abnormalities and pacemaker problems, including undersensing, oversensing, and failure to capture

A One-Stop Reference for Veterinarians

“Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram in Small Animals” is a convenient, one-stop reference for veterinary students, residents, specialists, and small animal general practitioners. With its comprehensive coverage of electrocardiography interpretation, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to improve their skills in this area.

Stay up-to-date with the latest knowledge on common and rare electrocardiographic phenomena, and provide the best possible care for your canine and feline patients.

Publication details:

ASIN: B0971WJ778

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition (June 9, 2021)

Language: English

Get ready to take your electrocardiography skills to the next level with “Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram in Small Animals”!