Presentations of dogs and cats with various cardiovascular diseases in a grand rounds format

Case Studies in Small Animal Cardiovascular Medicine

A comprehensive digital archive of canine and feline heart disease case studies, curated to advance the diagnostic skills of veterinary students and professionals worldwide.

Illustration of a dog's cardiovascular system showing heart, lungs, arteries, and veins Illustration of a cat's cardiovascular system showing heart, lungs, arteries, and veins

Author

Mark D. Kittleson, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Professor Emeritus, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

Consultant, Veterinary Information Network

Resource Library

ECG Atlas

Explore a collection of electrocardiograms identifying common and rare arrhythmias in small animals.

Open Library

ECHO Atlas

High-resolution echocardiographic studies detailing structural and functional cardiac abnormalities.

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Clinical Photography

Visual documentation of clinical presentations, surgical procedures, and anatomical pathology.

Explore Gallery

Residents

UC Davis cardiology residents who had primary case responsibility for the cases presented.

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Diagnostic Key

A key to all of the final diagnoses in the collection. Do not access except to use specific case examples for teaching.

Access Key

Video Atlas

A growing library of echocardiographic and clinical video clips illustrating key diagnostic findings.

Watch Videos

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