Master Systematic Course For Cardiology
Dr.Claudio Bussadori (Scientific Director)
DVM,Dipl. ECVIM (cardiology) MD PhD
Prof.Michele Borgarelli
DVM,Dipl. ECVIM (cardiology) MD PhD
Dr.Philip Fox
DVM, MSc, DACVIM/ECVIM (Cardiology), DACVECC
May 18-22, 2026 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 Myxomatous Valvular Disease
● Epidemiology, etiology, and pathogenesis, Pathology, pathophysiology and disease progression, Diagnosis and classification
● Management of chronic heart failure
● Management of refractory heart failure
Day 2
● Surgical repair and Transcatheter edge to edge MV repair
● Infective Endocarditis，Pathogenesis Pathophysiology and clinical sign, Diagnostic procedure, Prognosis and Management
● Myocarditis in dogs and Cats, Etiology, pathology, pathophysiology, diagnosis management and theraphy
● Canine Obstructive and non obstructive Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy，Etiology, pathology, pathophysiology, diagnosis management and theraphy
● Canine dilated cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy, Nutritional cardiomyopathy
● Epidemiology and etiology, Pathology, pathophysiology and disease progression, Diagnosis management and theraphy
Day 3
● Pericardial diseases
● Anatomy and physiology of the pericardium, Congenital pericardial diseases (PPDH: Intrapericardial cysts, Pericardial Defects) Diagnosis and treatment , Acquired Pericardial diseases Effusive and costrictive pericarditis, Pathopisiology and treatment
● Cardiac Tumors Epidemiology and pathogenesis of cardiac tumors Diagnostic methods, Prognosis and treatment
● Cardiac effect of systemic disorder, Endocrine disorders, Electrolyte disorders, Renal Disorder, uremia, anemia. Infectious diseases, Parasitic diseases, Systemic hypertension, Thromboembolic disorders
Day 4 Feline Cardiomyopathies
● Feline Cardiomyopathies
● Pathology and epidemiology and diagnosis of feline heart diseases
● Feline Hyperetrophic cardiomyopaties etiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology and clincal signs Diagnosis, severity classification and complication Mangament and therapy
● Pulmonary Hypertension. Epidemiology and etiology of pulmonary hypertension, Physiology and pathophysiology, Different phenotypes of pulmonary hypertension
Day 5 Myxomatous Valvular Disease
● Other feline cardiomyopathy: Restrictive cardiomyopathy,Dilated cardiomyopathy Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, Non specific cardiomyopathies, Miocarditis, transient hypertrophic cardiomyopathies
● Discussion of Clincal cases
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.Michele Borgarelli
DVM, PhD, DECVIM–Companion Animals (Cardiology)
Certified by the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American Collagen of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.
Director of the Caspary Research Institute of the Animal Medical Center, Director of Educational Outreach, and Head of Cardiology.
Research interests include congestive heart failure, feline and canine cardiomyopathies, evidence based medicine, and cardiovascular pathology.
Dr. Philip Fox
DVM, MSc, DACVIM/ECVIM (Cardiology), DACVECC
DVM degree at The Ohio State University
Senior Veterinarian
Specialist in Cardiology
Chair of the Caspary Research Institute
Service Head of Cardiology
Vincent Astor Chair in Comparative Medicine
Cardiology Residency Program Director
Past President, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Cardiology Specialty
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.
