Small Animal Cardiology Secrets
This textbook in the question-and-answer format of The Secrets Series offers concise yet comprehensive coverage of cardiologic disorders affecting small animals. Under the section headings of Cardiovascular Function and Dysfunction, Examination of the Cardiovascular System, Cardiovascular Diseases and Their Management, and cardiovascular Pharmacology, the authors offer 59 chapters with questions focusing on the key need to know areas, also providing the authors keys to diagnosis and management, tips, pearls of practice, and other secrets. The contributing authors are among the most highly regarded authorities in veterinary cardiology.
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