Rapid Review of ECG Interpretation in Small Animal Practice

The standard electrocardiogram (ECG) is an indispensable, safe, and inexpensive test to assess dogs and cats with heart disease. This bestselling user-friendly book discusses the principles of electrocardiography, then systematically explores the evaluation of the ECG, including determination of heart rate, measurement of intervals, derivation of mean electrical axis, and criteria for atrial/ventricular enlargement or hypertrophy. At the core of this book is an extensive series of ECG cases for the reader to work through: practice makes perfect.

New to this edition:

    Instructions on how to obtain an ECG

    A new chapter on the treatment of the most common clinically important ECG arrhythmias

    A second new chapter on 24-hour ECG (Holter) monitoring

    A handy one-page reference guide of important ECG values and diagrams, which can be downloaded from the book's webpage for easy reference

    15 new ECG cases have been added to the original 46 cases, with a selection of advanced cases geared toward readers craving more challenging topics such as electrical cardioversion and pacemaker function.

This updated edition will further aid veterinarians in their quest to better interpret the ECG. It provides information in an appealing, accessible, and easy to use format that fits with the busy lives of veterinary practitioners.

Table of Contents

1. Principles of Electrocardiography. 2. Evaluation of the Electrocardiogram. 3. Approach to Evaluating Arrhythmias. 4. Treatment of Arrhythmias. 5. Holter Monitoring. ECG Cases. Reference Guide

Mark A. Oyama, DVM, MSCE, DACVIM-Cardiology, is Professor at the Department of Clinical Sciences & Advanced Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He is also Associate Scholar, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania and Chief, Section of Cardiology, Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. He holds a Diploma from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Cardiology.

Marc S. Krauz, DVM, DAVCIM-Cardiology/Internal Medicine, ECVIM-Cardiology, is Professor of Clinical Cardiology and Outpatient Medical Director at Ryan Hospital, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine, Cardiology) and a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Medicine (Companion Animals).

Anna R. Gelzer, Dr.med.vet, PhD, DACVIM-Cardiology, ECVIM-Cardiology, is a Professor of Cardiology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine-Companion Animals (Cardiology), and of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology).