ISSN:0022-4510    

DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1992.tb01089.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

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ABSTRACTEchocardiography offers an invaluable noninvasive technique for examining structures within the heart, for measuring the size of cardiac chambers and for assessing myocardial function. Doppler provides a further objective measure of blood flow within the heart and great vessels that reflects the haemodynamic function of the heart. Furthermore, it demonstrates valvular disorders very accurately, especially with the aid of colour‐flow mappin

ISSN:0022-4510    

DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1992.tb01090.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0022-4510    

DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1992.tb01091.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

数据来源: WILEY

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ABSTRACTIn most cases of dilated cardiomyopathy in the dog (and in man) the aetiology is unknown; these cases are designated idiopathic. Recent advances, particularly in the field of molecular biology, are providing a better understanding of the natural history of the disease and are shedding light on possible primary causes of dilated cardiomyopathy as well as some of the factors which may be responsible for the progressive nature of the disease process. Armed with this information, more specific therapeutic regimes can be developed with the aim of stopping or reversing myocardial damage. The use of skeletal muscle to assist the failing myocardium may offer a practical means of improving a patient's cardiovascular status, particularly in cases where conventional medical therapy is failing to control the progression of the clinical signs.

ISSN:0022-4510    

DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1992.tb01092.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

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ABSTRACTHypertension is a common disease of man although it is rarely diagnosed in veterinary medicine. This partly reflects a failure of recognition of the incidence and importance of hypertension in animals. Recognition of hypertension is usually late in the course following acute ocular, cardiac, renal or neurological presentation. Early screening and identification of hypertension is important as it is an organ destructive and self‐perpetuating process. The physiological control and measurement of blood pressure and the pathogenesis and management of hypertension in small animals is reviewe

ISSN:0022-4510    

DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1992.tb01093.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0022-4510    

DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1992.tb01094.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

数据来源: WILEY

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ABSTRACTHeart disease is relatively common in cats and our understanding of feline cardiomyopathy has improved considerably over the last two decades, in part as a result of the improved sophistication of non‐invasive diagnostic techniques. The incidence of feline dilated cardiomyopathy has declined markedly since the discovery of taurine deficiency as an aetiological factor and subsequent modification of commercial diets. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy now seems to be the commonest primary form and is characterised by unexplained left ventricular hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction. Intermediate forms of cardiomyopathy are also recognised. Secondary cardiomyopathies are common; examples of causes include hyperthyroidism, systemic hypertension and acromegaly. Congenital cardiac disease is also well recognised and may lead to clinical signs even late in lif

ISSN:0022-4510    

DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1992.tb01095.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0022-4510    

DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1992.tb01096.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

数据来源: WILEY

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ABSTRACTAs veterinary surgeons, we must all deal, on occasion, with an animal who has suffered a cardiac arrest. This article reviews the recent literature concerning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and examines the suggestions recently put forward by the American Heart Association in their improved resuscitation protocol. These protocol modifications have been shown experimentally and clinically to improve cerebral and myocardial haemodynamics during closed chest cardiac massage. The ultimate goal of CPR must be not merely to resuscitate the patient in the short term, but to promote complete neurological recovery in the longer term. Prompt recognition of cardiac arrest and the immediate initiation of resuscitative measures play a major contributing role in a favourable neurological outcome. In addition to the familiar ABC system of basic cardiac life support, the use of a high dose adrenaline (0–2 mg/kg) is proposed as the best first line drug treatment in the arrested patient. This can be accompanied by abdominal wrapping and synchronous ventilation and chest compressions to optimise cerebral and myocardial blood flow. Calcium chloride and sodium bicarbonate should no longer be included in the early resuscitative effort

ISSN:0022-4510    

DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1992.tb01097.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0022-4510    

DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1992.tb01098.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1992

数据来源: WILEY