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Small Animal Cardiovascular Medicine, 1e

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The book was a welcome addition to veterinary cardiology, filling a gap of over 12 years since the previous major publication. The book is very logically organized, and the pathophysiology is well addressed, and easy to understand at all levels from student to specialist.

The only detractor is the quality of the publication (the publishers skimped on the book, to the disappointment of the authors) - the paper is cheap and the binding has come apart on 2 copies (I had it replaced and re-bound).

This is one excellent textbook. Concepts are well developed in the beginning chapters of the book. As the book progresses, and specific disease processes are addressed, conceptual application of previous topics is well integrated with additional information regarding everything from physical examination findings to treatment modalities. The end result is an excellent textbook of small animal cardiovascular medicine.

While taking my cardiology class during my second year of vet school, this book came in very handy. Although my syllabus (which was at least the size of this book) provided the same information, Small Animal Cardiovascular Medicine provided clearer explanations and illustrations that I could read over and over again.

It filled in many of the gaps I had in my understanding of topics, and, after taking a VIN class with Dr. Kittleson, I can honestly say that this is one of the most concise references you can have. He is a very receptive teacher, and it is really reflected in this text. Highly recommended as THE reference for cardiology!

This cardiology book is phenomenal and a must-have for any veterinary resident in the field of internal medicine, emergency critical care, and obviously... cardiology. Very well written, but very poorly bound. My book binding fell apart with just routine use, but that's not to discredit the book. Definitely the best cardio book out there. I'm eagerly awaiting edition 2.

Dr. Justine Lee

www.drjustinelee.com

This is probably the first textbook I've read like a novel. I started on page 1, and just couldn't stop reading. For those that feel their veterinary cardiology skills may be sub-par, this is a very good investment. It starts with anatomy, then physiology, normal then abnormal, and has entire chapters dedicated to different classes of drugs. It explains everything starting at the basics, so even those that have very little cardio knowledge will understand the text. The book also has color pictures included, along with color doppler ultrasound pictures for those that may be interested.

This text is most highly recommended!

this book has been a great help during cardio, and im so happy i decided to buy it. it has a great section on ECGs, great anatomical sketches so you can see which parts of the hear are affected during different problems, and is very organized and amazingly easy to read. i honestly found this book friendlier and more interesting than most of the lectures i was given in class.

it certainly goes way beyond what i was expected to know for my vet school class, but theres nothing wrong with having extra info in a book. :o)

i agree with another person who posted- its very unfortunate that the publishing company couldnt spend a bit more on this book. the paper is thin, the binding isnt the best, but ive been working with lots of cardio books lately and this has been my favorite.

Excellent book, friendly and deep and concise on every topic dealt with.

This is an excelent textbook of canine and feline cardiology of highest interest for any veterinary clinician (specialist and not) and any student who wants to learn before going to the real world of disease. It is in my opinion the cardiology textbook that is closest to the clinician and to the reality of the needs and manegement of the cardiovascular patient, with the most rigourous scientific literature.

I know this book is great but there is a little problem. I haven't have the book yet, cause ups, the seller, the mailman, whoever, is too slow. Then... I can't review this item. But I can review another things.