Abstract
Reptile cardiology is in its infancy. Veterinarians treating reptiles should develop a basic knowledge of reptile cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. Cardiology is vital to interpreting the results of various diagnostic tests and planning an effective therapeutic plan for a case. This article will provide a review of the anatomy and physiology of the reptilian cardiovascular system, the common diagnostic tests used to assess cardiac function, and the common disease presentations associated with the cardiovascular system.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 52-60 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Seminars in Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 1 SPEC. ISS. |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 2005 |
Keywords
- Cardiac
- Cardiology
- Circulation
- Heart
- Reptile
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Veterinary