Ch. 1. Introduction: normal hearts -- a comparison -- ch. 2. Sequential segmental analysis -- ch. 3. Definition, causes, frequency of occurrence and prevalence of congenital cardiovascular defects -- ch. 4. Horses -- ch. 5. Cattle -- ch. 6. Pigs -- ch. 7. Sheep and goats -- ch. 8. Dogs -- ch. 9. Cats -- ch. 10. Mice, rats and rabbits -- ch. 11. Other animals -- ch. 12. Comparative aspects.
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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.