Cardiovascular physiology and diseases of pet birds.
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.
Pees
Michael
M
Clinic for Birds and Reptiles, University of Leipzig, An den Tierkliniken 17, 04103 Leipzig, Germany. pees@vmf.uni-leipzig.de
Krautwald-Junghanns
Maria-Elisabeth
ME
D000818:Animals; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D001717:Birds / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D002320:Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena; D006321:Heart / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology*