Survival guide to facing the suspected cardiac patient in general practice (2025)

Overview

This talk focuses on assisting clinicians in the everyday practice on the detection and diagnosis of cardiac disease in our companion animals. From the moment they present on your hospital’s doorstep, we will discuss tips and tricks on acquiring a thorough history, performing a complete cardiothoracic physical exam, classifying murmurs and heart sounds, pros/cons of various diagnostics testing etc. Participants should finish the webinar feeling more confident in tackling the next patient that presents with suspected heart disease.

Presenters

Dr Christopher Lam BA BVSc (Hons) Diplomate, ACVIM (Cardiology)