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Congenital Heart Malformations in Mammals
Author(s): Siew Yen Ho (Author), Magnus Michaelsson
- Publisher: Imperial College Press
- Publication Date: 14 Nov. 2000
- Language: English
- Print length: 180 pages
- ISBN-10: 1860941583
- ISBN-13: 9781860941580
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“… the book represents a remarkable achievement and a valuable contribution to the literature on this topic.” The Veterinary Record, 2001 “… 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, 2002 “…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, Nov 2003
