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To request review copies [email protected] Back to contents 86 Veterinary Science Cardiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses H. Edward Durham Jr. ISBN: 978-0-8138-1353-0 | Jul 2017 | 504PP Cardiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is a comprehensive resource for veterinary technicians and nurses working with cardiovascular patients in veterinary practice. Logically organized for easy reference, the book provides information on the fundamentals of cardiology as well as more specialized information on advanced technical procedures. Emphasizing the techniques and knowledge relevant to technicians, Cardiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses contextualizes the practical application by including information on normal and abnormal physiology, disease pathophysiology, and the theory behind the practice. Beginning with cardiac anatomy and physiology, the book moves into diagnostic procedures, disease processes, and treatment of the disease. The user-friendly format and careful design of the chapters allow readers to dip into the book for information as needed. Cardiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is a valuable aid to veterinary technicians and nurses, especially those preparing for the specialization examinations, technician students, and veterinary students. •• Offers a complete reference to veterinary cardiology targeted at veterinary technicians and nurses, summarizing fundamental knowledge on cardiovascular disease •• Covers dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, and camelids •• Provides information ranging from introductory to advanced for a thorough guide to cardiac conditions •• Presents detailed procedures for common cardiac catheterization techniques, including supplies required •• Includes photographs and illustrations to depict the concepts described About the Editor H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, RVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology), is Senior Veterinary Technician-Cardiology at the University of Missouri’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, USA.


Humanities, Social Sciences, Teacher Education, & STM Rights Catalogue - London Book Fair 2017
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