Cardiology of the Horse is a multi-author, contemporary reference on equine cardiology. The first section reviews the physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of the equine cardiovascular system. The second section describes diagnostic methods from basic to specialist examination skills and the third section addresses the investigation and management of common clinical problems using a problem-orientated approach. Suitable for students, general and specialist practitioners and teachers.

SECTION 1 – PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY

1. Introduction to cardiac anatomy and physiology
2. Neuroendocrine Control of Cardiovascular Function: Physiology and Pharmacology
3. Cardiac responses to exercise and training
4. Cardiac Disease & Pathology
5. Pathophysiology of heart failure
6. Electrophysiology and arrhythmiogenesis
7. Pharmacology of drugs used to treat cardiovascular disease

SECTION 2: DIAGNOSTIC METHODS
8. Auscultation
9. Echocardiography
10. Ambulatory Electrocardiography & Heart rate variability
11. Exercise & Stress Testing
12. Biochemical Markers of cardiovascular disease

SECTION 3: CLINICAL PROBLEMS
13. Dysrhythmias: assessment and medical management
14. Arrhythmias: pacing and electrocardioversion
15. Cardiac Murmurs: Congenital Heart Disease
16. Cardiac Murmurs: Valvular regurgitation and insufficiency
17. Fever: endocarditis and pericarditis
18. Collapse and Syncope
19. Heart Failure
20. Cardiovascular emergencies associated with anaesthesia
21. Cardiovascular complications in the Intensive Care Patient

Celia Marr, BVMS, MVM, PhD, MRCVS, Internal Medicine Clinician, Beaufort Cottage Equine Hospital, Newmarket

Mark Bowen, BVetMed, PhD, CertEM(IntMed), MRCVS, Associate Professor in Veterinary Internal Medicine, The University of Nottingham