Master Systematic Course For Cardiology
Dr. Claudio Bussadori(Scientific Director)
DVM,Dipl. ECVIM (cardiology) MD PhD
Prof. Massimiliano Tursi
DVM,PhD, Professor
March 3-7, 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 Cardiovascular Embryology
● The earliest stages: cardiogenic plate and heart tube formation. Contraction and early development of the vascular system. Heart looping. External morphogenesis of the heart tube
● Development of the vascular system
● Internal morphogenesis: formation of the atrioventricular, interatrial, and interventricular septa. Valvulogenesis
● The heart, external morphology, position, and relationships with the surrounding organs
★ Practical session on dissection of a thorax from the right side, from the left side and by sternotomy in the dog and cat for recognition of topographic anatomy
Day 2 Cardiovascular Morphology
● The Heart anatomy , Atria and ventricles, Valves and coronary anatomy, anathomy of the great vessels
● Principles of histology of endocardial and pericardial myocardial cardiac tissues and organization of myocardial fibers preparatory to physiology
The Dynamic Anatomy
★ Practical session on dissection of normal hearts under the guidance of teachers and instructors.
Day 3 Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology
● Left ventricular systolic and diastolic function The helical ventricular myocardial band. Mechanism of contraction and relaxation Rotation, twist, and torsion. Physiological and pathophysiological variables
● Preload, afterload, and contractility and the cardiac cycle (Introduction to P-V loops) The left atrial function, the arterial and venous systems Ventriculo-arterial coupling
● The right ventricular form and function Physiological and pathophysiological variables
● Cardiac remodeling in heart diseases and heart failure: Myocardial hypertrophy. Neurohumoral activation. Inflammatory response. Various examples of clinical conditions
Day 4 Patient General Clinical Examination
● Hystory and clinical examination of the cardiac patient
● Auscultation of cardiac and pulmonary sound
● Pathology of congenital cardiovascular diseases
Day 5 Thoracic Radiography for Cardiologist
● Basic of the thoracic radiography for cardiologists
● Quality of the radiographic examination, exposure and position of the patient, recognition of the anathomical structures
● Radiographic pattern in cardiac patients abnormality of chest, lungs, vessels, and cardiac shilouette. Clinical examples
● Pathology of acquired cardiovascular diseases
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. Massimiliano Tursi
Professor at the Section of Pathological Anatomy of the Department of Veterinary Sciences of the University of Turin (Italy).
The main fields of interest concern morphology and cardiovascular pathology, with a particular interest in clinical-pathological correlations.
He developed his experience working in various academic center in Europe and United States either human and veterinary pathology.
Author and co-author of numerous contributions of national and international journals and congresses.
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.
