Module 1
The clinical approach to the cardiac patient
At the end of this module delegates should be able to:
- Recognise clinical signs associated with a cardiovascular disorder
- Become familiar with cardiovascular examination
- Become familiar with thoracic auscultation
- Become familiar with chest percussion
Module 2
The cardiovascular system
At the end of this module delegates should be able to:
- Understand cardiovascular anatomy
- Understand the embryological processes that can lead to congenital abnormalities
- Understand the action potential
- Recognise the complexity of the cardiovascular functions
Module 3
Electrocardiography and thoracic radiology
At the end of this module delegates should be able to:
- Become familiar with ECG acquisition and analysis
- Recognise the most common ECG abnormalities
- Become familiar with anti-arrhythmic and pacemaker therapy
- Obtain thoracic radiographs of diagnostic quality
- Become familiar with interpretation of thoracic radiographs
- Recognise the most common radiographic abnormalities of the thorax
Module 4
Echocardiography
At the end of this module delegates should be able to:
- Understand how to optimise picture on screen
- Transducer frequency, gain, etc
- Understand the utility of B-mode, M-mode and Doppler measurements
- Obtain the most common echocardiographic views
- Perform a subjective evaluation of the cardiac valves
Module 5
Cardiovascular pathophysiology and therapy
At the end of this module delegates should be able to understand:
- Mechanisms of cardiovascular abnormalities and how they translate into clinical signs
- Haemodynamic features of heart failure
- Neuro-endocrine cascade of heart failure
- Principles of cardiovascular therapy
Module 6
Endocardial and pericardial disease
At the end of this module delegates should be able to understand aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of:
- Endocardiosis
- Endocarditis
- Idiopathic pericardial effusions
- Malignant pericardial effusions
Module 7
Myocardial disease
At the end of this module delegates should be able to understand aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of:
- Cardiomyopathy in dogs
- Cardiomyopathy in cats
- Myocarditis
- Other myocardial diseases
Module 8
Congenital abnormalities
At the end of this module delegates should be able to understand aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of:
- Patent ductus arteriosus
- Pulmonic and aortic stenosis
- Ventricular and atrial septal defects
- AV valve dysplasia
- Become familiar with the available interventional cardiology techniques
Module 9
Approach to the fainting patient
At the end of this module delegates should be able to:
- Differentiate syncope from seizures
- Investigate syncopal patients
- Become familiar with available clinical investigations
- Become familiar with available therapies
Module 10
CPCR, thoracic emergencies, anaesthesia and peri-operative care in cardiac disease
At the end of this module delegates should be able to:
- Understand cardiac monitoring
- Understand cardiac support
- Become familiar with cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
- Demonstrate the use of monitoring equipment and defibrillators
Modules 11 and 12
PRACTICAL, discussion of interactive cases, discussion of clinical cases supplied by delegates
At the end of this module delegates should be able to:
- Become familiar with problem-oriented approach in cardiology
- List a differential diagnosis for each individual case
- Recognise advantages and disadvantages of different therapeutic interventions
- Appreciate the practical limitations of veterinary cardiology
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