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    CONGENITAL HEART MALFORMATIONS IN MAMMALS

    by Magnus Michaëlsson (Uppsala University Children's Hospital, Sweden) & Siew Yen Ho (Imperial College, UK)

    Preface (11k)
    Foreword (11k)
    Contents (5k)
    Chapter 1: Introduction: Normal Hearts - A Comparison (280k)

    This invaluable book is a comprehensive review of congenital heart defects in the major mammalian groups. It begins with a comparison of normal cardiac anatomy between these groups. The analysis of cardiac malformations is simplified and presented in a didactic manner. The anatomy of the common malformations is presented with examples. A comment on the common anomalies seen in each group, together with an extensive reference list, helps the reader to access the source of information easily.
     
    Contents:
    • Introduction: Normal Hearts — A Comparison
    • Sequential Segmental Analysis
    • Definition, Causes, Frequency of Occurrence and Prevalence of Congenital Cardiovascular Defects
    • Horses
    • Cattle
    • Pigs
    • Sheep and Goats
    • Dogs
    • Cats
    • Mice, Rates and Rabbits
    • Other Animals
    • Comparative Aspects
     
    Readership: Zoologists and veterinary scientists.
     
    “… the book represents a remarkable achievement and a valuable contribution to the literature on this topic.”
    The Veterinary Record
     
    “… this is a well-written, very readable, interesting text on congenital malformations in mammals … this is a unique and interesting book that will be of great value to many individuals with an interest in cardiac pathology.”
    Veterinary Pathology
     
    “…the book presents congenital malformations in a large number of mammalian species in a thorough and informative manner. It is well researched and extensively referenced. The text is written in the first person and is generally very readable … It will contribute significantly as a research and teaching resource …”
    Australian Veterinary Journal
     
    180pp    Pub. date: Sep 2000  
    ISBN:   978-1-86094-158-0
    1-86094-158-3     		   US$51 / £38

     

    180pp    Pub. date: Sep 2000  
    ISBN:   978-1-84816-048-4(ebook)
    1-84816-048-8(ebook)     		   US$66 / £N/A

     

     
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