SOMMAIRE : Section 1: Introduction and Normal Reference Information, 1. The normal cardiovascular system, 2. The cardiovascular examination, 3. Overview of cardiac Radiography, 4. Overview of electrocardiology, 5. Overview of echocardiography. Section 2: Cardiovascular Problems, 6. Murmurs and abnormal heart sounds, 7. Cardiomegaly, 8. Cough, 9. Respiratory difficulty, 10. Jugular vein distension or pulsations, 11. Abdominal distension, 12. Subcutaneous Edema, 13. Abnormal heart rate or rhythm, 14. Syncope and intermittent collapse, 15. Thromboembolic events. Section 3: Cardiovascular Diseases, 16. Approach to CHF management, 17. Approach to arrhythmia management, 18. Congenital cardiovascular diseases, 19. Acquired valve diseases, 20. Myocardial diseases of the dog, 21. Myocardial diseases of the cat, 22. Pericardial diseases and cardiac tumours, 23. Pulmonary distension, 24. Heartworm disease, 25. Systemic hypertension.