This new edition reflects the huge advances in the field of cardiothoracic medicine that have taken place over the past ten years. Illustrated throughout, it features contributions from leaders in the fields of cardiology and respiratory disorders from the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States. The approach of the Manual has been remodeled to enhance the practitioner’s access to information.

The Manual begins with a look at the clinical approach to a range of common presenting signs.  This is followed by details of diagnostic tests and techniques, including imaging and blood pressure measurement.  Therapeutic strategies for these are discussed, and detailed discussions of specific conditions are presented.  Useful appendices include a drug formulary and ECG reference ranges

Clinical approach to respiratory distress; Clinical approach to coughing;
Clinical approach to syncope; Clinical approach to cardiac murmurs;

Part 2: Diagnostic techniques History and physical examination; Radiology; Advanced imaging; Laboratory tests; Electrocardiography and ambulatory monitoring; Airway sampling and introduction to bronchoscopy; Echocardiography; Blood gas analysis and pulse oximetry; Blood pressure measurement;

Part 3: Mechanisms of disease Respiratory pathophysiology; Heart failure; Arrhythmias;

Part 4: Therapeutic strategies Management of acute respiratory distress; Treatment of congestive heart failure; Management of chronic respiratory disease; Antiarrhythmic therapies;

Part 5: Specific diseases Myxomatous mitral valve disease; Infective endocarditis; Canine dilated cardiomyopathy; Pericardial disease; Feline cardiomyopathies; Congenital heart disease; Systemic hypertension; Pulmonary hypertension; Laryngeal disorders; Canine tracheobronchial disease; Feline tracheobronchial disease; Pulmonary parenchymal disease; Pleural and mediastinal disorders;

Appendices Drug formulary; Conversion tables;

Elizabeth Baines, UK; Amanda Boag, UK; John D. Bonagura, USA; Adrian Boswood, UK; Gareth Buckley, USA; Brendan M. Corcoran, UK; Amy E. DeClue, USA; Simon Dennis, UK; Joanna Dukes-McEwan, UK; Anne French, UK; Jennifer M. Good, USA; Jens Häggström, Sweden; Rosanne Jepson, UK; Eric G. Johnson, USA; Lynelle R. Johnson, USA; Lindsay M. Kellett-Gregory, USA; Lesley G. King, USA; Marc S. Kraus, USA; Clarence Kvart, Sweden; Virginia Luis Fuentes, UK; Mike Martin, UK; Catriona M. MacPhail, USA; Brendan C. McKiernan, USA; Mark A. Oyama, USA; Carol Reinero, USA; Elizabeth Rozanski, USA; Rebecca L. Stepien, USA; Harriet Syme, UK; Richard A.S. White, UK; Ruth Willis, UK; Erik R. Wisner, USA.