Courses Overview
Master Systematic Course For Cardiology
Prof. Javier Esteban Rodríguez Velarde
Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Dr.Elisabetta Boz
Cardiologist and Sonographer at Gran Sasso Veterinary Clinic
May.TBD, 2027 | 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
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
● Surgical repair, Left atrial decompression, and Transcatheter edge to edge MV repair
Day 2
● 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
● Feline Cardiomyopathies
● Pathology and epidemiology and diagnosis of feline heart diseases
Day 4 Feline Cardiomyopathies
● Feline Hyperetrophic cardiomyopaties etiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology and clincal signs Diagnosis, severity classification and complication Mangament and therapy
● Other feline cardiomyopathy: Restrictive cardiomyopathy,Dilated cardiomyopathy Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, Non specific cardiomyopathies, Miocarditis, transient hypertrophic cardiomyopathies
Day 5 Myxomatous Valvular Disease
● Pulmonary Hypertension. Epidemiology and etiology of pulmonary hypertension, Physiology and pathophysiology, Different phenotypes of pulmonary hypertension
● Discussion of Clincal cases
Instructor
Prof.Javier Esteban Rodríguez Velarde
Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito and as a Cardiologist and Sonographer at the Veterinary Hospital of Specialties of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito.
Veterinarian University Quito Ecuador. He has spent time in cardiology and ultrasound services of human and veterinary medicine.
He was a clinical veterinarian, Director and founder of the Cardiology and Ultrasound service of the Lucky Veterinary Hospital in Quito (Ecuador)
Medical Director of the Cardiology and Veterinary Ultrasound Center Cardiomedic. Quito, Ecuador.
Dr.Elisabetta Boz
Graduated from the Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna
Completed a 4-month internship in Surgery and Internal Medicine at Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Fregis, Arcueil, France
Post-graduate 6-month rotational internship at Gran Sasso Veterinary Clinic, Milan
Completed a 1-year specialist internship in Veterinary Cardiology under the supervision of Dr. Claudio Bussadori
Collaborates with Gran Sasso Veterinary Clinic as a Cardiologist and Sonographer
Actively involved in the preparation of educational and scientific materials for courses and conferences
Completed her residency program under the supervision of Dr. Bussadori and is currently board eligible
Payment Method
· Bank Transfer (CNY / EURO / USD / HKD )
· Alipay
Course Fee
| Seven-module Combined Registration | 60,000 CNY |
| Module 1 Echocardiography | 11,000 CNY |
Module 2 Cardiovascular Embryology, Pathophysiology and Basic Clinical Examination | 11,800 CNY |
| Module 3 Congenital Heart Diseases | 11,800 CNY |
Module 4 Electrophysiology | 9,900 CNY |
Module 5 Complex Congenital Heart Diseases | 10,800 CNY |
Module 6 Acquired Heart Diseases and Heart Failure | 10,800 CNY |
Module 7 Cardiovascular Emergency and Critical Care Medicine | 10,800 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.
