HYPERTENSION IN THE DOG AND CAT

Part 1: Physiology, pathophysiology and epidemiology of hypertension
• Chapter 1: Physiology of blood pressure regulation and pathophysiology of hypertension
• Chapter 2: Measurement of blood pressure
• Chapter 3: Epidemiology of hypertension
• Chapter 4: Adrenal gland disease and hypertension
• Chapter 5: Thyroid gland disease and hypertension
• Chapter 6: Genetics of hypertension – comparison between human and veterinary medicine
Part 2: Clinical and pathological consequences of hypertension
• Chapter 7: Hypertension and the kidney
• Chapter 8: Hypertension and the heart and vasculature
• Chapter 9: Hypertension and the eye
• Chapter 10: Hypertension and the central nervous system
Part 3: Pharmacology and therapeutic use of antihypertensive drugs
• Chapter 11: Pharmacology of antihypertensive drugs
• Chapter 12: Management of hypertension in cats
• Chapter 13: Management of hypertension in dogs
Part 4: Future perspectives
• Chapter 14: Future perspectives: Unmet needs in hypertension in dogs and cats.

This book provides an in-depth review on various aspects of canine and feline hypertension. Physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology and pathological consequences of high blood pressure in cats and dogs are discussed. A comparative approach is taken, the underpinning research is critically evaluated and knowledge gaps identified. In addition, the reader is presented with evidence-based treatment strategies.
The book targets researchers, graduate students and clinical specialists in small animal internal medicine as well as veterinary clinicians with interest in nephrology, cardiology, neurology and ophthalmology.

Features
• Essential guide on principles and pathophysiology of hypertension in dogs and cats
• Discusses causes and effects of high blood pressure in different internal organs
• Presents management and treatment strategies of hypertension in companion animals