Anesthesiology
Sedation for Cats with Cardiovascular Disease
Cats represent a large part of the US pet population; as of 2012, the approximately 74.
Cardiology
Pimobendan and Heart Disease
Pimobendan is a benzimidazole-pyridazinone derivative, labeled for use in dogs to manage congestive heart failure (CHF) resulting from dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) or degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) in the United States.
Cardiology
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs
Congestive heart failure in dogs is a syndrome that can be addressed through acute of chronic treatment.
Cardiology
Finding the Balance in Your Patients with Cardiovascular and Renal Disease
This article describes the physiologic interactions between the cardiovascular and renal systems, disease classifications, techniques for detecting one condition in the presence of the other, and strategies for managing patients with these co-existing conditions.
Cardiology
Advances in Feline Cardiac Diagnostics
The use of tailored diagnostics can help the clinician overcome the challenges in making a cardiac disease diagnosis in their patients.
Cardiology
Beyond Furosemide: The Role of Diuretics in Congestive Heart Failure Part 2 – Spironolactone
A look at spironolactone as a critical component of the pharmacotherapy of congestive heart failure.
Cardiology
Canine Caval Syndrome Series, Part 3: Management of Caval Syndrome
Caval syndrome is a serious form of heartworm disease that must be promptly recognized as a surgical condition. This article focuses on the surgical treatment and postoperative outcome of caval syndrome.
Cardiology
Beyond Furosemide: The Role of Diuretics in Congestive Heart Failure Part 1 – Torsemide
A closer look at torsemide, a loop diuretic that can be used as an adjunct or alternative to furosemide, in managing congestive heart failure.
Cardiology
Canine Caval Syndrome Series, Part 2: A Practical Approach to Diagnosing Caval Syndrome
This article focuses on the recognition and diagnosis of this life-threatening consequence of heartworm disease.
