Master Systematic Course For Cardiology
Dr.Claudio Bussadori (Scientific Director)
DVM,Dipl. ECVIM (cardiology) MD PhD
Prof. Maria Josefa Fernández Del Palacio
DVM PhD Dipl ECVIM CA (Cardiology)
July 14-18, 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 Canine and Feline Echocardiography Course
● Ultrasound physic for cardiologist
● Choice of technology and equipment, image optimization
● Organization of the echocardiographic laboratory, reporting, and PACS systems
● The complete echocardiographic examination. how to correctly perform the B Mode and Mode standard views. Echocardiographic index and measures
Day 2 Canine and Feline Echocardiography Course
● The Doppler exam; Spectral, color-coded, and myocardial Doppler. execution technique, optimization of signals, and interpretation of the haemodynamic information obtainable.
● 2D Mode and Doppler echocardiographic study of systolic and diastolic dysfunction, clinical examples of the interpetation of the dedicated echocardiographic indexes
★ Practical Session:
1. Guide to the correct execution of a complete echocardiographic examination
2. Extensive discussion of typical pathophysiological model cases (based on a database of 40,000 cases, with nearly 200 meticulously selected cases for each pathophysiological model by Claudio Bussadori
Day 3 Canine and Feline Echocardiography Course
● Advanced technology in ecohcardiography . Rationale for the use of 2D strain indices, 3D Echo and TEE echocardiography
★ Practical Session:
1. Practical echocardiography test with execution of BMode and MMode measurements as preparation for the variability tests.
2. Practical training on the use of Doppler
3. Evaluation of Measurement Operability Reproducibility
ⅰ. Scope of testing:
M-mode measurements of the left ventricle、B-mode measurements of the aortic and pulmonary annuli、Area/length measurements of the left ventricle at the apical four-chamber view
ⅱ. Procedure:
1）The wpeakers scan and output standardized reference data.
2）Each trainee group (3 members) sequentially performs repeated measurements on the same canine subject according to the above protocols.
3）The speakers evaluate:Intra-group variation among trainees’ measurements、Deviation of each trainee’s data from the standardized reference data
4）Summary and analysis of results
Day 4 Canine and Feline Echocardiography Course
● Clinical examples of recognition of anatomical anomalies and lesions
★ Practical Session:
1. Practical echocardiography test with execution of BMode and MMode measurements as preparation for the variability tests.
2. Practical training on the use of Doppler
Day 5 Canine and Feline Echocardiography Course
● Clinical examples of of the use of the echocardiographic measurements to evaluate the disease progression
★ Practical Session:
1. Practical echocardiography test with execution of BMode and MMode measurements as preparation for the variability tests.
2. Practical training on the use of Doppler
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. Maria Josefa Fernandez Del Palacio
DVM PhD Dipl ECVIM CA (Cardiology)
Professor of Veterinary Cardiology and Head of the Cardiology Service of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the University of Murcia.
She has supervised more than 20 PhD students and several ECVIM cardiology residents.
She has published several papers in internationally refereed journals related to diagnosis and therapy in veterinary cardiology.
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.
