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| Studies have shown that both students and veterinary practitioners can correctly describe the physical features of heart sounds, however, their ability to correctly interpret these sounds is often lacking. The authors of this website hope that with the multimedia technologies used herein, specifically the pairing of actual cardiac audio recordings with visual interpretation, individuals will improve their diagnostic and interpretive skills. |
| This site is an excellent learning tool for veterinary students. It is compiled and updated by Mark D. Kittleson, Professor of Cardiology, School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California-Davis. Students can access case studies for a variety of conditions such as pleural fluid, heart murmur and cyanosis. Full case study notes cover the pertinent history of the animal, the physical examination, problems and laboratory work results. There are links to the actual radiographs, ECGs and other tests that were used in the diagnosis. The student can then submit their own diagnoses and this enables them to have access to follow-up information, including therapy if applicable. |
| Published on the Web by the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, this site contains lecture notes and associated materials produced by Dr. Michelle Barton, an associate professor of Internal Medicine in the College's Department of Large Animal Medicine. This resource is used to teach the large animal medicine cardiology course for third year veterinary students, and contains lecture notes, bovine and equine cases, practice ECG's (with answers), and a collection of heart sounds. |
| Created by Dr. Michael R. O'Grady, DVM, MSc, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology) and Dr. M. Lynne O'Sullivan, DVM, DVSc, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology). The site is primarily intended to provide educational material for veterinary students and practitioners in the area of cardiology. There is a cardiology concepts section covering cardiovascular anatomy and physiology as well as several case studies. Users can view radiographs, ultrasounds and ECG traces, and listen to heart sounds in order to gain an appreciation for both normal and specific disease conditions. |