1 - 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.
2 - Clinical examination of the cardiac dog
This sessions explores the importance of a good clinical exam in the diagnosis of heart failure cases.
3.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.
4.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: Abnormal Features
The goal of this session is to provide illustrations of abnormal radiographic findings in cardiac patients.
6.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.
7.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.
8.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.
9. 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.
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

