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<p>List of Contributors vii</p> <p>Preface ix</p> <p>Acknowledgements xi</p> <p>About the Companion Website xiii</p> <p>1 Anatomy of the Conduction System 1<br /><i>Pedro Oliveira</i></p> <p>2 Cardiac Electrophysiology 9<br /><i>Antonia Mavropoulou</i></p> <p>3 Cardiac Vectors and the Genesis of the Electrocardiogram 21<br /><i>Pedro Oliveira</i></p> <p>4 Electrocardiography 35<br /><i>Ruth Willis</i></p> <p>5 Sinus Rhythms 57<br /><i>Ruth Willis</i></p> <p>6 Pathogenesis and Classification of Arrhythmias 67<br /><i>Antonia Mavropoulou</i></p> <p>7 Bradyarrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances 79<br /><i>Ruth Willis</i></p> <p>8 Atrial Rhythms 109<br /><i>Pedro Oliveira</i></p> <p>9 Atrial Fibrillation 127<br />Ruth Willis</p> <p>10 Junctional Rhythms 147<br /><i>Pedro Oliveira</i></p> <p>11 Ventricular Rhythms 169<br /><i>Antonia Mavropoulou</i></p> <p>12 Clinical Approach to Arrhythmias and Intermittent Collapse 189<br /><i>Ruth Willis</i></p> <p>13 Diagnostic Approach to Narrow‐QRS Complex Tachycardia 201<br /><i>Antonia Mavropoulou</i></p> <p>14 Diagnostic Approach to Wide‐QRS Complex Tachycardia 211<br /><i>Antonia Mavropoulou</i></p> <p>15 Ambulatory Electrocardiographic Recordings 219<br /><i>Ruth Willis</i></p> <p>16 Heart Rate Variability 231<br /><i>Domingo Casamian</i><i>‐</i><i>Sorrosal</i></p> <p>17 Anti‐arrhythmic Drugs 241<br /><i>Joel Freitas da Silva</i></p> <p>18 Pacemaker Therapy 255<br /><i>Simon Swift</i></p> <p>19 Electrophysiology Studies and Catheter Ablation 271<br /><i>Pedro Oliveira and Martin Lowe</i></p> <p>20 Arrhythmias in Canine Cardiomyopathies and Valvular Heart Disease 285<br /><i>Gerhard Wess and Marin Torti</i></p> <p>21 Arrhythmias in Feline Cardiomyopathies 301<br /><i>Erin L. Anderson</i></p> <p>22 Inherited Ventricular Arrhythmias in German Shepherd Dogs 315<br /><i>Thibault Ribas and Romain Pariaut</i></p> <p>23 Systemic Disease and Arrhythmias, Including Selected Non‐cardiogenic Causes of Collapse 319<br /><i>Jon Wray</i></p> <p>24 Cardiac Arrhythmias and Anaesthesia 337<br /><i>Frances Downing and Louise Clark</i></p> <p>Appendix 1 Normal ECG Measurements for Cats and Dogs 349</p> <p>Appendix 2 Arrhythmias – A Brief Review 351</p> <p>Appendix 3 Mean Electrical Axis 381</p> <p>Appendix 4 Anti‐Arrhythmic Drugs and Dosages 387</p> <p>Appendix 5 Sample ECG Reports 389</p> <p>Self-assessment 393</p> <p>Index 425</p>

<p><b>Ruth Willis</b>, BVM&S, DVC, MRCVS, is an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology at Holter Monitoring Service, Dick White Referrals, Newmarket UK; and an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, UK. <p><b>Pedro Oliveira</b>, DVM, Diplomate ECVIM-CA (Cardiology), MRCVS, is an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology at Davies Veterinary Specialists in Hertfordshire, UK, where he has established an electrophysiology laboratory for the invasive diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. <p><b>Antonia Mavropoulou</b>, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ECVIM-CA (Cardiology), MRCVS, is an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology at Davies Veterinary Specialists in Hertfordshire, UK.

<p><b>Guide to Canine and Feline Electrocardiography</b> <p>Edited by Ruth Willis, Pedro Oliveira and Antonia Mavropoulou <p><i>Guide to Canine and Feline Electrocardiography</i> offers a comprehensive and readable guide to the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms in cats and dogs. The book explains the principles of electrocardiography, from the basics of how to obtain a good quality electrocardiogram to the diagnosis and treatment of the most complex arrhythmias. Numerous case examples, including electrocardiograms and Holter monitor recordings, help the reader understand all the steps needed to achieve a correct diagnosis. <p>The characteristics of both normal and abnormal heart rhythms in dogs and cats are covered in detail, with an emphasis on abnormal heart rhythms that are likely to be significant and require treatment. In addition, the book describes the full range of treatment options currently available, including traditional medical treatment as well as newer interventional treatments. <ul> <li>Covers all aspects of electrocardiography, from basics to advanced concepts of interest to specialists</li> <li>Explains how to obtain high-quality electrocardiograms</li> <li>Offers expert insight and guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of simple and complex arrhythmias alike</li> <li>Features numerous case examples, with electrocardiograms and Holter monitor recordings</li> <li>Shows the characteristics of normal and abnormal heart rhythms in dogs and cats</li> </ul> <p><i>Guide to Canine and Feline Electrocardiography</i> is an indispensable resource for veterinarians in general practice with an interest in cardiology, as well as referring specialists. It is also a welcome reference for veterinary students and those studying for a postgraduate qualification in cardiology or internal medicine.

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