SAIM200-0302: Clinical Cardiology: Case-based Update on Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Prognostics in Canine and Feline Cardiology

INSTRUCTORS:
Mark Kittleson, DVM, PhD, DACVIM; University of California-Davis
Paul Pion, DVM, DACVIM; Veterinary Information Network

DATES:
March 13 - May 8, 2002
Interactive sessions: Wednesdays; 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1; 9:30-11:30 PM ET (USA)

COURSE OUTLINE:
Each week clinical case examples will be utilized to emphasize the relevent points.

Week 1: Review of the vocabulary, physical examination techniques, and historical and clinical findings that underlie the diagnostic approach to cardiac patients.

Week 2: Review of the way the cardiovascular system responds to anatomical and functional "defects"/diseases.

Week 3: Review of the diagnostic tests utilized in working up cardiac patients. Theory, clinical application and relative value of each test in varying situations will be emphasized.

Week 4: Putting it all together -- making the diagnosis and prognosis -- and introduction to therapy.

Week 5: Volume Overloads

Week 6: Pressure Overloads and Myocardial Disorders

Week 7: Pericardial Disease and systemic diseases affecting the cardiovascular system

Week 8: Putting it all together -- Case Medley

At the end of this course, participants will be better able to:

• Localize cardiovascular disease anatomically and functionally, generate an appropriate list of differential diagnoses, and understand the application and interpretation of both "basic" and "advanced" diagnostic testing.
• Apply both general and specific therapeutic approaches to cardiovascular disease in the dog and cat.

MESSAGE BOARD DISCUSSIONS:
Discussions will begin on the start date of the course and will continue for 7 days following the real time session.

CE HOURS: 16

TUITION:
Member/$216, Non-Member/$302 before February 27th;
Member/$240, Non-Member/$336 after February 27th.
(Early Bird Date Extended Until March 1st)

For More Information on VIN's Upcoming CE Courses, check out https://www.vin.com/CE/Catalog.htm

Note: Note: "Course meets the requirements for 16 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education."

(Attendees are encouraged to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by the board.)

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COURSE WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY: Withdrawal prior to the listed start date of a course entitles the registrant to a complete refund or a credit toward a future VIN CE course, whichever is preferred. Withdrawal within 1 week after the listed start date (i.e. including no more than one real-time session) entitles the registrant to a credit toward any future VIN CE course. (Does not apply to courses with only one real-time session.) After the first real-time session, a registrant may withdraw due to special circumstances and receive prorated credit towards a future VIN course. These requests will be handled on an individual basis. The amount of the prorated credit will be determined based on 65% of the time remaining in the course at the time of withdrawal. It is not possible to withdraw retroactively. Note: To ensure rapid handling of your request for withdrawal, we recommend that you call the VIN office at 1-800-700-INFO.

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Debbie Friedler
Coordinator
Continual Education Division
Veterinary Information Network
CEonVIN@vin.com

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