Cardiovascular physiology and diseases of pet birds

Michael Pees; Maria-Elisabeth Krautwald-Junghanns

doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2008.08.003

Cardiovascular physiology and diseases of pet birds

Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2009 Jan;12(1):81-97, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2008.08.003.

Authors

Michael Pees¹, Maria-Elisabeth Krautwald-Junghanns

Affiliation

¹ Clinic for Birds and Reptiles, University of Leipzig, An den Tierkliniken 17, 04103 Leipzig, Germany. pees@vmf.uni-leipzig.de

PMID: 19131032
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2008.08.003

Abstract

Avian cardiac disease in pet birds occurs more often than previously assumed. The article focuses on anatomic peculiarities of the avian cardiovascular system and common diseases. Diagnostic possibilities are demonstrated, and therapeutic measures are discussed.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Bird Diseases / diagnosis*
Bird Diseases / therapy*
Birds / anatomy & histology
Birds / physiology*
Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis
Cardiovascular Diseases / therapy
Cardiovascular Diseases / veterinary*
Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
Heart / anatomy & histology
Heart / physiology*