MS232 – GP Refresh Cardiology
£497.00 (+VAT)
GP Refresh Cardiology is a practical, case-led mini-series designed to help you recognise, diagnose and manage congestive heart failure with confidence in first opinion practice. Focusing on real-world decision-making rather than theory-heavy cardiology, this course shows you how to use the tools you already have, including clinical examination, radiography and focused ultrasound, to make timely, accurate calls in both dogs and cats. You’ll leave better equipped to avoid common pitfalls, act decisively in acute cases and optimise longer-term management for your cardiac patients.
12 months access to recordings and course materials is included. Full details on how to access the Mini Series will be emailed to you.
GP Refresh Cardiology
Join David Dickson DVC MRCVS (RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology) for three 2-hour online sessions
- Comprehensive notes to download
- Self-assessment quizzes to ‘release’ your 8 hours CPD certification (don’t worry, you can take them more than once if you don’t quite hit the mark first time)
- A whole year’s access to recorded sessions for reviewing key points (and in case you miss a live session!)
- Superb value for money – learn without travelling
- Watch the live events or the recordings on any device
Programme
Session 1
Diagnosing CHF in dogs: sorting the B-lines from the tram-lines
This session will cover how to approach diagnosing congestive heart failure in dogs, using tools available in clinical practice. Dave will discuss the key clinical signs, how to get the most from radiographs and ultrasound and how to avoid the common traps.
What you’ll learn:
- History and clinical examination of dogs in heart failure
- Radiography for diagnosing CHF in dogs
- Ultrasound for diagnosing CHF in dogs
- Common mistakes and pitfalls in diagnosing CHF in dogs
Diagnosing CHF in cats: how to do a RAPID CAT exam
In session 2, we will go through how cats do things differently and how to spot this. We will discuss getting the most from the clinical examination and how to rapidly and safely diagnose CHF.
What you’ll learn:
- History and clinical examination of cats in heart failure
- How to do a RAPID CAT examination
- Radiography for diagnosing CHF in cats
- Ultrasound for diagnosing CHF in cats
Managing CHF in dogs and cats: SPAF and beyond
This session will cover diuretic uses and abuses, what other drugs to use, and when. We will talk about short-term and long-term management of CHF and how to optimise heart failure therapy.
What you’ll learn:
- Use of diuretics – frusemide, torasemide and beyond
- Use of positive inotropes and anti-thrombotic
- Monitoring of CHF from afar including SRR
- Draining effusions
The price includes all 3 sessions, notes and quiz – 8 hours of CPD
*No traffic jams, accommodation hassles, pet or childcare, rota clashes, locum fees ……….. just great CPD and a valuable ongoing resource.