Master Systematic Course For Cardiology
Dr.Claudio Bussadori (Scientific Director)
DVM,Dipl. ECVIM (cardiology) MD PhD
Prof.Giovanni Romito
DVM, SMIPPV, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ECVIM-CA (Cardiology)
September 15-18,2025 Shanghai, China
Course Overview
The EAVSI Master Cardiology Course brings together the world's most respected names in veterinary cardiology to deliver an advanced, structured, and practice-driven training experience. Designed and led by Dr. Claudio Bussadori—a pioneer in the development of the ECVIM-CA system—this course is a unique opportunity to learn directly from the minds behind modern cardiovascular medicine.
What You'll Learn (in 7 modules)
· The course offers a deep dive into all major areas of small animal cardiology, including:Echocardiography (TTE & TEE)
· ECG interpretation and arrhythmia management
· Congenital and acquired heart diseases
· Cardiovascular pharmacology and therapeutic strategies
· Cardiac emergencies and interventional cardiology
· Case-based decision making and clinical reasoning
Why Join This Course?
✔ Train with global leaders
✔ Understand the standards and practices of international cardiology experts
✔ Build a robust, logical approach to cardiac diagnosis and treatment
✔ Elevate your professional value and clinical impact
Beyond the Classroom
· Access to 6+ webinars featuring both global and local perspectives
· Opportunities to attend domestic and international cardiology conferences (optional)
· Eligibility to join overseas clinical study tours (optional)
· Connections to an international community of specialists and peers
A Truly International Curriculum
This course fosters not only clinical excellence but also global thinking. With input from specialists around the world, it gives participants the tools to thrive in any cardiovascular setting—whether pursuing further certification, advancing in referral practice, or contributing to the development of veterinary cardiology in their region.
Curriculum
Day 1 Congenital Heart Diseases
● Genetic, Epidemiology and clinical approach of patients with congenital heart diseases
● CHD of the right heart: Pulmonic Stenosis
● CHD of the right heart: Double-chambered right ventricle
● CHD of the right heart: Tricuspid dysplasia
Day 2 Congenital Heart Diseases
● CHD of the right heart: Persistence of the right valve of the sinus venosus (CTD)
★ Clinical cases of CHD of the right heart
● CHD of ther left heart: Malformations of the aortic valve apparatus and subavalvulor obstruction of the LVOT
Day 3 Congenital Heart Diseases
● CHD of ther left heart: Mitral valve dysplasia
● CHD of ther left heart: Supravalvular obstruction of the mitral valve
★ Clinical cases of CHD of the left heart
Day 4 Congenital Heart Diseases
● Interventional procedure and Hybrid cardiac surgery for congenital right heart disease Patient selection, planning and execution of procedures, and postoperative evaluation (clinical examples) For: Cor Triatriatum Dester, and Pulmonic Stenosis in its anatomical variants
● Interventional procedure for congenital left heart disease. Patient selection, planning and execution of procedures, and postoperative evaluation (clinical examples) For: Cor triatriatum sinister and Aortic stenosis.
Instructor
Dr.Claudio Bussadori (Scientific Director)
DVM,Dipl. ECVIM (cardiology) MD PhD
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
Honorary member of the ESVC
Served as ESVC (European Society of Veterinary Cardiology) president, ECVIM (European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine) vice president.
230 papers published on Medical and Veterinary journals including original articles, and book chapters.
Editor of “Textbook of cardiovascular medicine in dogs and cats” © 2023 Edra Publishing ISBN: 978-1-957260-46-4
Speaker and instructor in various international meetings, Universities and private Institutions.
Prof.Giovanni Romito
DVM, SMIPPV, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ECVIM-CA (Cardiology)
Graduated in Veterinary medicine, Specialist in small animal medicine, PhD in small animal cardiology, ECVIM cardiology diplomate.
Senior Assistant Professor and Head of the Cardiology Unit at Bologna University.
Author of numerous publications, including book chapters and more than 60 scientific articles.
Payment Method
· Bank Transfer (CNY / EURO / USD / HKD )
· Alipay
Course Fee
Seven-module Combined Registration | 8300 USD |
Module 1 Cardiovascular Embryology & Patient General Clinical Examination(Thoracic Radiography+Auscultation) | 11800 CNY |
Module 2 Electrocardiography | 8800 CNY |
Module 3 Echocardiography | 11800 CNY |
Module 4 Congenital Heart Diseases 1 | 9600 CNY |
Module 5 Intensive Care For Cardiac Patient | 10800 CNY |
Module 6 Congenital Heart Diseases 2 | 10800 CNY |
Module 7 Acquired Cardiac Diseases | 12000 CNY |
Cancellation & Refund Policy
· More than 10 days before the course: 90% of the tuition will be refunded. Within 10 days before the course: Only 50% of the tuition will be refunded. Alternatively, your spot can be transferred to another participant.
· In case of course-related changes (e.g. rescheduling or venue change), a full refund can be requested. No additional compensation will be provided.
· Refunds are typically processed within one month. Thank you for your patience.
· If an invoice is required, please submit your request within 3 months after the course ends. Invoices must be issued within the same calendar year as the tuition payment. No refunds will be processed once an invoice has been issued.
