Common heart diseases in cats
The goal of this session is to present the different types of cardiomyopathy responsible for heart disease in cats and the complications associated with heart disease.
Aldosterone breakthrough in clinical patients
This session presents a study investigating the incidence of aldosterone breakthrough in cardiac dogs and its therapeutical consequences
Dual RAAS blockade in canine heart failure
The goal of this session is to present and explain the evidence for dual RAAS blockade in canine heart failure.
Pathophysiology of Mitral Valve Disease
The goal of this session is to review the natural history of Mitral Valve Disease and how the disease process can progress to eventually cause signs of heart failure to develop.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Breed Characteristics
The goal of this session is to explore Dilated Cardiomyopathy and discuss the different characteristics between different breeds.
What is the clinical significance of a heart murmur?
The session describes what to do when you hear a murmur at auscultation in an apparently healthy cats.
Compliance and long term treatment: a constant Challenge
The objectives of this section is to provide advice as well as tip and tricks to increase compliance in long term treatment
Clinical examination of the cardiac dog
This sessions explores the importance of a good clinical exam in the diagnosis of heart failure cases.
Diagnosis of Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy
The goal of this session is to discuss the tests available for the diagnosis of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in dogs.
Thoracic X-rays - Practical Tips
The goal of this session is to give further practical indications about how to take thoracic X-Rays, which includes a discussion about patient positioning and sedation techniques.
Key points about biomarkers in cardiac dogs
The goal of this session is to give an update on the main biomarkers in dogs suffering from heart disease.
Echocardiography: Valvular disease and DCM
The goal of this session is to show typical images of the heart in patients suffering from valvular disease or dilated cardiomyopathy.
Echocardiography : Common views
The goal of this session is to provide an illustration of the most common views used for echocardiographic diagnosis in the cardiac patient.
Thoracic X-Ray: Abnormal Features
The goal of this session is to provide illustrations of abnormal radiographic findings in cardiac patients.
Thoracic X-Ray: Normal features
The goal of this session is to show normal thoracic radiographs and physiological differences observed between breeds. To obtain your 30 minute CPD certificate for this module, please complete the quiz at the bottom of the page.
Thoracic X-Ray: How to proceed?
The goal of this session is to provide practical advice and explanations to improve the quality of your radiographic images.
Management of Dilated Cardiomyopathy
The goal of this session is to provide recommendations for the treatment of cardiac patients suffering from Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Management Of Mitral Valve Disease
The goal of this session is to provide recommendations for the treatment of cardiac patients suffering from Mitral Valve Disease
Cardiac drugs : mechanisms of action
The goal of this session is to provide information on the mode of action of the main drugs prescribed to treat cardiac dogs.
Cardiology Case Study
This module goes through a fascinating cardiology case study and provides practical guidance on the diagnosis, treatment and management of heart failure in practice.