In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Michael Pees brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Cardiology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as comparative and functional anatomy of the sauropsid heart, heart diseases in reptiles, heart disease diagnosis and therapy in pet birds, ferret cardiology, and more.
Key Features
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Contains 10 relevant, practice-oriented topics including spectral-CT contrast study: demonstration of the avian cardiovascular anatomy and function; histopathological findings in the cardiovascular system of psittacidae in routine diagnostics; more.
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Provides in-depth clinical reviews on cardiology in exotic animal practice, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
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Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Author Information
Edited by Michael Pees, Prof. Dr. med. vet. habil, Prodekan Veterinärmedizinische Fakultät der Universität Leipzig, Diplomate European College of Zoological Medicine (avian, herp), Fachtierarzt für Geflügel, ZB Zier-, Zoo- u. Wildvögel; Reptilien and Wirtschaftsgeflügel, Universität Leipzig
Comparative and Functional Anatomy of the Ectothermic Sauropsid Heart
The Amphibian Heart
Heart Diseases in Reptiles: Diagnosis and Therapy
Heart Disease in Pet Birds – Diagnostic Options
A Spectral Computed Tomography Contrast Study: Demonstration of the Avian Cardiovascular Anatomy and Function
Histopathological Findings in the Cardiovascular System of Psittacidae in Routine Diagnostics
Cardiovascular Diseases in Pet Birds: Therapeutic Options and Challenges
Cardiology in Rodents, Rabbits, and Small Exotic Mammals—Diagnostic Workup
Cardiology in Rabbits and Rodents–Common Cardiac Diseases, Therapeutic Options, and Limitations
Ferret Cardiology