ICVCM 2026-Official Announcement

The First International Conference on Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases in Dogs and Cats (ICVCM 2026)

Official Announcement

I. Conference Overview

Shaping the Highest Standards and Future Pathways of Veterinary Cardiovascular Medicine

The global companion animal healthcare industry is undergoing a transformative shift from traditional experience-based medicine toward precision and evidence-based medicine. Within this evolution, veterinary cardiovascular medicine stands at the pinnacle of small animal specialty care, serving as one of the most advanced and technically demanding disciplines in the profession. The level of expertise and degree of standardization achieved in this field directly define the upper limits of clinical excellence and the overall maturity of the veterinary industry.

Enjoy Advanced Veterinary Specialist Institute (EAVSI) proudly presents Asia’s first truly global summit in veterinary cardiovascular medicine, bringing together leading authorities from Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. The conference is dedicated to advancing breakthroughs and innovation in companion animal cardiovascular medicine worldwide, filling the long-standing strategic gap in high-level international veterinary cardiovascular academic platforms in Asia, and establishing a comprehensive alignment between China’s veterinary cardiovascular clinical standards and the world’s leading practices.

Annual Theme

This conference represents not only a historic turning point for veterinary cardiovascular medicine in Asia, but also a landmark event commanding the attention of the global profession. For the first time, internationally renowned specialty leaders from four continents will share the same stage — not merely as invited speakers, but as founders of national specialty systems, architects of clinical standards, and current leaders shaping the future of the discipline.

The world’s attention now converges here, marking the moment Asia establishes a truly world-class academic platform capable not only of standing alongside global leaders, but of helping define the future direction of veterinary cardiovascular medicine itself.

II. General Information

▌ Conference Name：The First International Conference on Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases in Dogs and Cats (ICVCM 2026)

▌ Dates：September 15–17, 2026 (Check-in on September 14)

▌ Venue：Shanghai Greenland International Convention Center[Lane 6666, East Huaxia Road, Pudong, Shanghai]

▌ Expected Attendance：More than 700 veterinary professionals from China, Italy, the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the UAE, and other countries

▌ Organizer：Enjoy Advanced Veterinary Specialist Institute（EAVSI）

▌ Co-organizer：Shenyang Meite Qiangwei Business Services Co., Ltd.

III. Distinguished International and Domestic Faculty

International Experts

Dr. Claudio Bussadori (Italy)

President of the conference ——Global Pioneer in Interventional Treatment for Congenital Heart Disease

· DVM,Dipl. ECVIM (cardiology) MD PhD, Cardiology specialist

· National Scientific Qualification as full professor in Veterinary Internal Medicine and Pharmacology. 2016 (D.D. 1532/2016). Numeric indicators: Median exceeded 3/3.

· Director of the “Clinica Veterinaria Gran Sasso” Milano Italy

· Director of an ECVIM Residency program (Cardiology) at Clinica Veterinaria Gran Sasso

· 230 papers published on Medical and Veterinary journals including original articles, and book chapters.

Topics:

· Multimodal cardiovascular imaging

· Interventional treatment of congenital heart disease

· Hybrid cardiac surgery

· EAVSI Master Systemic Course For Cardiology

Prof. Joshua A. Stern (USA) ——Global Leader in Targeted Therapy for Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

BS, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Prof. Joshua Stern serves as the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He is also a Professor of Cardiology in the Department of Clinical Sciences at NC State. Prof. Stern obtained his DVM from Ohio State University, completed his cardiology residency training at NC State, and obtained a PhD focusing on translational cardiac genetics at Washington State University.

He is the Principal Investigator for the Stern Translational Cardiac Genetics and Pharmacogenomics Laboratory which focuses on training clinician scientists and developing novel therapies for inherited heart disease.

Prof. Stern serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine and is the current President for the Subspecialty of Cardiology in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. He was honored with the 2024 AVMF Career Achievement Award in Feline Medicine. Prof. Stern is an avid supporter of clinician scientists and is passionate about training the next generation of veterinary academic leaders. Together, with his laboratory teams, Prof. Stern has published over 140 peer-reviewed research manuscripts contributing to the advancement of companion animal genetics and translational cardiology.

Topics:

· Advances in feline HCM diagnosis and treatment

· Clinical management of cats with heart murmurs

· Innovative FATE management strategies for 2026

Dr. Kieran Borgeat (United Kingdom) ——BSc BVSc MVetMed CertVC FHEA FRCVS DipACVIM

· Senior Cardiologist at Bristol Vet Specialists, UK

· Program Director, ACVIM Residency Program, BVS

· Chair of Cardiology Credentials Committee, ECVIM-CA

· Prior Chair of ACVIM Cardiology Research Committee, JFMS Editorial Board, and Committee Member of Veterinary Cardiovascular Society, UK

· Pioneer of novel interventional surgery in dogs, including transpulmonic stent angioplasty and transcatheter edge-to-edge repair

· Lecturer and teacher on various cardiology topics, across USA, Europe, and Asia

· Active clinical researcher over last 15-years in veterinary cardiology, author of several textbook chapters and lead author on Case Studies in Cardiothoracic Medicine (c)2021 Servet publishing, ISBN: 978-8418020414

· RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology

· Co-host and producer, The Animal Heartbeat podcast

Topics:

· Assessment of left atrial size in dogs and cats

· Interventional cardiology cases

· Clinical evaluation and practical techniques for congenital heart disease

Dr. Guilherme Goldfeder (Brazil) ——Specialist in Veterinary Interventional Cardiology

· Former President of the Brazilian Society of Veterinary Cardiology (SBCV)

· Former Assistant Cardiologist at the Cardiology Service of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of São Paulo (HOVET-USP) for 15 years

· Founder of Goldfeder Veterinary Cardiology & Catheterization Center

· Partner and Head of Cardiology at CDV Osasco

· Renowned specialist in interventional and diagnostic veterinary cardiology

Topics:

· Essential materials and techniques in veterinary interventions

· PDA occlusion techniques (ACDO, vascular plugs, coils)

· Clinical severity classification of MMVD

Dr. Diego Lessa (Brazil) ——Contributor to Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine in Dogs and Cats

· Major area: Agricultural Sciences / Area: Veterinary Medicine / Subarea: Cardiology.

· Graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the Federal University of Alagoas

· PhD in Sciences from FCFRP-USP

· Partner-owner of Lessa Veterinary Cardiology and Lessa Courses and Training

Topics：

· Multimodal imaging studies of rare congenital heart diseases

· Clinical case discussions of right- and left-sided congenital heart disease

Dr. Dandy B. Balinggao (The Philippines) ——Pioneer in Southeast Asian Veterinary Cardiology Practice

Veterinary cardiologist and small animal practitioner from the Philippines, with clinical expertise in veterinary cardiology, diagnostic imaging, soft tissue surgery, echocardiography, and radiography.

Dr. Balinggao is the owner and founder of multiple veterinary practices, including Precious Fur Animal Clinic and Cat And Dog Hospital. He also serves as a Private Sector Representative on the Board of Regents of Benguet State University.

Dr. Balinggao is an active lecturer and organizer of cardiology and diagnostic imaging programs across the Philippines, focusing on echocardiography, electrocardiography, abdominal ultrasound, and cardiovascular clinical practice.

His recognitions include:

l Asia’s Man of Remarkable Achievements in Veterinary Medical Leadership & Most Inspiring Animal Clinic Entrepreneur Award (Thailand International Leadership Award 2024)

l Indo-Global Summit Special Recognition Award (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

l FSC Presidential Award from Benguet State University

Topics：

Veterinary cardiology practice and echocardiographic diagnostics in Southeast Asia
(Specific topics to be announced)

IV. Program Overview

Note: The scientific program is subject to updates by the organizing committee.

▌ Room 1: Advanced Diagnostic Technologies

【Day 1】September 15 (Monday)

11:00–12:30

Multimodal Ultrasound Evaluation of Canine Congestive Heart Failure

Speaker: Dr.Dandy B. Balinggao

14:00–15:30
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Speaker: Dr.Cai Liang

16:00–17:30
Clinical Applications of Left Atrial Function Assessment in Heart Disease
Speaker: Dr.Liu Chuandun

【Day 2】September 16 (Tuesday)

09:00–10:30
Multimodal Imaging Assessment of Canine Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Malformations
Speaker: Dr.Claudio Bussadori

11:00–12:30
CT and Echocardiographic Evaluation of Coronary Artery Anomalies in Dogs
Speaker: Dr.Claudio Bussadori

14:00–15:30
Assessment of Left Atrial Size in Dogs and Cats: Applications of Radiography and Echocardiography (Part I)
Speaker: Dr.Kieran Borgeat

16:00–17:30
Assessment of Left Atrial Size in Dogs and Cats: Applications of Radiography and Echocardiography (Part II)
Speaker: Dr.Kieran Borgeat

【Day 3】September 17 (Wednesday)

09:00–10:30
Multimodal Imaging of Rare Congenital Heart Diseases (Part I)
Speaker: Dr.Diego Lessa

11:00–12:30
Multimodal Imaging of Rare Congenital Heart Diseases (Part II)
Speaker: Dr.Diego Lessa

▌ Room 2: Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine

【Day 1】September 15 (Monday)

11:00–12:30

Essential Materials for Veterinary Interventional Procedures: From Vascular Access to Device Delivery

Speaker: Dr.Guillherme Goldfeder

14:00–15:30
The Impact of Interventional Techniques on PDA Treatment
Speaker: Dr.Wu Yueting

16:00–17:30
Pulmonic Stenosis: Classification and Balloon Valvuloplasty
Speaker: Dr.Guo Weibin

【Day 2】September 16 (Tuesday)

09:00–10:30
Interventional Cardiology Cases — Clinical Evaluation and Practical Techniques for Congenital Heart Disease (Part I)
Speaker: Dr.Kieran Borgeat

11:00–12:30
Interventional Cardiology Cases — Clinical Evaluation and Practical Techniques for Congenital Heart Disease (Part II)
Speaker: Dr.Kieran Borgeat

14:00–15:30
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Occlusion: From Fundamental Principles to Advanced Device Selection (ACDO, Vascular Plug, Coil) (Part I)
Speaker: Dr.Guillherme Goldfeder

16:00–17:30
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Occlusion: From Fundamental Principles to Advanced Device Selection (ACDO, Vascular Plug, Coil) (Part II)
Speaker: Dr.Guillherme Goldfeder

【Day 3】September 17 (Wednesday)

09:00–10:30
Topic to Be Announced
Speaker: Dr.Liu Chuandun

11:00–12:30
Topic to Be Announced
Speaker: To be announced

▌ Room 3: Acquired Heart Disease Management

【Day 1】September 15 (Monday)

11:00–12:30
Diagnosis of Other Forms of Cardiomyopathy
Speaker: Dr.Sun Liyuan

14:00–15:30
Cats and Heart Murmurs — What Should Be Done Next? (Part I)
Speaker: Dr.Joshua A. Stern

16:00–17:30
Cats and Heart Murmurs — What Should Be Done Next? (Part II)
Speaker: Dr.Joshua A. Stern

【Day 2】September 16 (Tuesday)

09:00–10:30
The Rapidly Evolving Landscape of Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: New Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment (Part I)
Speaker: Dr.Joshua A. Stern

11:00–12:30
The Rapidly Evolving Landscape of Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: New Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment (Part II)
Speaker: Dr.Joshua A. Stern

14:00–15:30
Innovative FATE Management: New Strategies for Feline Arterial Thromboembolism in 2026 (Part I)
Speaker: Dr.Joshua A. Stern

16:00–17:30
Innovative FATE Management: New Strategies for Feline Arterial Thromboembolism in 2026 (Part II)
Speaker: Dr.Joshua A. Stern

【Day 3】September 17 (Wednesday)

09:00–10:30
Clinical Severity Classification of MMVD: Comparing ACVIM Staging and the MINE Score (Part I)
Speaker: Dr.Guillherme Goldfeder

11:00–12:30
Clinical Severity Classification of MMVD: Comparing ACVIM Staging and the MINE Score (Part II)
Speaker: Dr.Guillherme Goldfeder

▌ Room 4: EAVSI Master Systemic Course For Cardiology · Module 3

Paid Course | RMB 8,800 per participant

【Day 1】September 15 (Monday)

11:00–12:30
Clinical Case Discussions in Right-Sided Congenital Heart Disease
Speaker: Dr.Diego Lessa

14:00–15:30
Left-Sided Congenital Heart Disease: Aortic Valve Structural Abnormalities and Subaortic Stenosis (Part I)
Speaker: Dr.Claudio Bussadori

16:00–17:30
Left-Sided Congenital Heart Disease: Aortic Valve Structural Abnormalities and Subaortic Stenosis (Part II)
Speaker: Dr.Claudio Bussadori

【Day 2】September 16 (Tuesday)

09:00–10:30
Clinical Case Discussions in Left-Sided Congenital Heart Disease (Part I)
Speaker: Dr.Diego Lessa

11:00–12:30
Clinical Case Discussions in Left-Sided Congenital Heart Disease (Part II)
Speaker: Dr.Diego Lessa

14:00–15:30
Interventional Treatment and Hybrid Cardiac Surgery for Right-Sided Congenital Heart Disease — Patient Selection, Procedure Planning, Surgical Execution, and Postoperative Assessment (Part I)
Speaker: Dr.Claudio Bussadori

16:00–17:30
Interventional Treatment and Hybrid Cardiac Surgery for Right-Sided Congenital Heart Disease (Part II)
Speaker: Dr.Claudio Bussadori

【Day 3】September 17 (Wednesday)

09:00–10:30
Left-Sided Congenital Heart Disease: Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Speaker: Dr.Claudio Bussadori

11:00–12:30
Left-Sided Congenital Heart Disease: Malformation of the Left Atrial Inflow From Pulmonary Veins to Supramitral Ring
Speaker: Dr.Claudio Bussadori

▌ Room 5: Case Discussions (Consecutive Interpretation Provided)

【Day 1】September 15 (Monday)

09:00–12:30
Outstanding Clinical Case Presentations
Presenters: Veterinary clinicians from China and abroad

14:00–17:00
Global Roundtable on Optimization of Veterinary Cardiovascular Clinical Standards
(Closed-Door Expert Forum)
Participants: International expert panel and representatives involved in standard development

【Day 2】September 16 (Tuesday)

09:00–12:30
Outstanding Clinical Case Presentations
Presenters: Veterinary clinicians from China and abroad

14:00–17:00
Veterinary Cardiovascular Drug and Medical Device Innovation Forum
Participants: Pharmaceutical and medical device companies together with clinical experts

Highlights

Room 1 · Advanced Diagnostic Technologies：

Comprehensive coverage of state-of-the-art cardiovascular diagnostic techniques, including transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), Holter monitoring, CT imaging, and multimodal cardiac assessment.

Room 2 · Interventional Cardiology：

Focused on the latest global advances in vascular access, device delivery systems, PDA occlusion techniques (ACDO / plug / coil), and interventional management of congenital heart disease.

Room 3 · Feline Cardiomyopathy Updates：

Prof. Joshua A. Stern presents a dedicated series on the latest advances in feline HCM management, the future of rapamycin-targeted therapy, and innovative 2026 strategies for feline arterial thromboembolism (FATE).

Room 4 · Master Systemic Course For Cardiology

In-depth analysis of interventional and hybrid surgical procedures for congenital heart disease, covering both right-sided conditions (cor triatriatum dexter, pulmonic stenosis) and left-sided diseases (mitral valve dysplasia, supramitral ring), with complete clinical and surgical workflows.

Registration Link

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ICVCM2026-Invitation Letter.pdf

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