Learning objectives
Understanding of echocardiographic images and main rhythm disturbances. Knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of the main congenital heart diseases of dogs and cats.
Prerequisites
None
Course unit content
The course is focused on small animals cardiology. The topics will be: 1 cardiac embriology; 2- main congenital heart diseases of dogs and cats; 3- basics of ECG; 4- basics od echicardiography. Students will rotate at the cardiology service of the OVUD. The aim of the practical part is acquire the competence to perform a cardiovascular physsica examination and understand the standard echocardiographic view and echo-Doppler exam.
Full programme
Cardiac embriology;Standard echocardiographic views and echo-Doppler; principles of electrocardiography; Patent ductus arteriosus; interventricular septal defect; Aortic and pulmonic stenosis.
Bibliography
Santilli, Bussadori, Borgarelli "Manuale di cardiologia del cane e del gatto". Elsevier 2012.
BUSSADORI
Textbook of cardiovascular medicine in dogs and cats. Edra 2023.
Teaching methods
Theoretical lectures and clinical cases discussion. Students will rotate at the cardiology service of the OVUD for the clinical part.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written, multiple choice questions.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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