The course aims to provide small animal, first opinion clinicians with a logical approach to the most commonly encountered cardiac presentations.

This will include 3 lectures, a workshop on ECG interpretation and clinical scenarios for delegates to implement the information from the day.

Course Description

Topics to be covered: 

• Acquired Canine Murmurs – approach to mitral valve disease and DCM
• Arrhythmia workshop
• Approach to feline heart disease
• Management of Congestive Heart Failure / Clinical Scenarios (practice cases )

 Learning Objectives: 

 

• Be able to provide a diagnostic and treatment plan for dogs presenting with acquired murmurs
• Feel confident in identifying the need to perform an ECG and interpreting findings
• Be able to advise owners on the significance of a feline murmur and produce an appropriate diagnostic/treatment plan
• Be able to identify and manage acute and chronic congestive heart failure in dogs and cats

 

Required delegate attributes or who this course is suitable for:

First opinion small animal clinicians who want to increase their confidence with common cardiac presentations. The course is not aimed at cardiac certificate holders.