Equine Cardiology Essentials

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This 2-hour course will feature one lecture reviewing the important components of a complete equine cardiac examination and findings that could suggest that there is an underlying abnormality. The second lecture will review important cardiac diseases, how to diagnose them and recommended management steps. Part 1 (1 hour): Cardiac examination of the horse — systematic approach in general practice, including physical examination, auscultation, and electrocardiography (ECG); a framework for identifying cardiac findings that may be clinically relevant and necessitate more advanced diagnostics. Part 2 (1 hour): Important cardiac diseases in the horse — recommendations for additional diagnostics if needed and treatment options.