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Doppler Echocardiography for the Small Animal Practitioner Practical guide to using color flow and spectral Doppler in interpreting echocardiographic findings in veterinary practice Doppler Echocardiography for the Small Animal Practitioner provides a clinically oriented quick reference to using color flow and spectral Doppler to interpret echocardiographic findings, enabling readers to learn and apply these techniques and acquire background knowledge of technical factors affecting diagnostic color and spectral Doppler. Practically, the text also serves as a quick checklist for the Doppler features of commonly acquired cardiac diseases in the dog and cat. To aid in reader comprehension, the text contains color images and video clips to support the descriptions. This handbook is not intended as a comprehensive explanation of the echocardiographic features associated with heart disease in animals. Rather, it is intended as the next step for the general practitioner and the non-cardiac specialist that have learned to acquire diagnostic 2D and M-Mode echocardiographic studies. Written by a highly experienced professionals with nearly 40 years of experience in the field of veterinary echocardiography, sample topics covered in Doppler Echocardiography for the Small Animal Practitioner include: • Doppler principles as they apply to accuracy and evaluation of the color flow and spectral Doppler examination • Imaging planes required for accurate evaluation of flows in the heart and an explanation of and application of Doppler pressure gradients • Interpretation of color flow signals and common Doppler features of the most frequently acquired heart diseases in dogs and cats • Specific intricacies of the field, including isovolumic relaxation time (IVRT) and imaging planes techniques of the mitral valve and aorta Doppler Echocardiography for the Small Animal Practitioner is a highly valuable resource and practical guide for all professionals in the field who have learned to acquire diagnostic 2D and M-Mode echocardiographic studies and now need to understand how to learn and apply these techniques in a myriad of practical applications.

Two-Dimensional and M-Mode Echocardiography for the Small Animal Practitioner provides a concise, accessible manual of basic two-dimensional and m-mode echocardiography. • Offers fast access to practical advice on obtaining and evaluating echocardiograms using two-dimensional and m-mode techniques • Provides easy reference to the common features of the most common acquired cardiac diseases • Designed for ease of use, with concise, bulleted text and 165 images • Presents updated generic and normalized reference ranges with a bibliography of breed specific reference articles • Includes access to a website with video clips showing techniques and disease features

Practical Transfusion Medicine for the Small Animal Practitioner, Second Edition provides clinically oriented guidance on all aspects of blood banking, compatibility testing, and patient blood management for dogs and cats. • Presents procedures for blood collection, processing, and storage in the veterinary setting • Describes blood components and their key uses • Provides an overview of blood collection techniques and systems, emphasizing popular configurations for veterinary blood products • Offers concise and comprehensive guidelines for veterinary professionals to ensure the overall quality of the service • Includes access to a companion website with full-color images from the book available in PowerPoint

A Practical Approach to Neurology for the Small Animal Practitioner provides veterinary practitioners and students with a comprehensive guide to diagnosing and treating neurological cases in small animal practice. Covering the most important considerations for the general practitioner, the book includes chapters on clinical history taking, a 'stress-free' approach to the neurological examination, the most common neurological presentations in general practice, neurological emergencies, and more. It is easy to read, packed with practical hints and tips, and the information is presented using tables and bulleted lists, with accompanying images and videos to illustrate the concepts. A Practical Approach to Neurology for the Small Animal Practitioner is ideal for newly qualified vets, veterinary students, and experienced vets seeking a refresher.

Life-Threatening Cardiac Emergencies for the Small Animal Practitioner offers a quick reference to recognizing and treating common cardiac arrhythmias and emergent cardiac conditions in canine and feline patients, designed for fast access during an emergency. • Offers quick and easy access to key information for diagnosing and managing arrhythmias and cardiac conditions in dogs and cats • Designed for ease of use in the fast-paced emergency setting • Presents clear, reproducible ECGs, radiographs, and echocardiograms for reference and comparison • Part of the Rapid Reference series providing small animal practitioners with ideal quick references for patient-side guidance.