Syncope – The Descent to Death (2020)
Overview
During this dramatic talk Emily will discuss why the presence of syncope can, for the small animal patient, be a poor prognostic indicator sometimes leading to death. Emily will discuss cases of episodic collapse that are important in cardiology, and the challenges you may face when making a diagnosis. This talk will include theory and evidence-based medicine followed by case examples.
Presenters
Dr. Emily Dutton BVM&S DVC MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
Dr Emily Dutton BVM&S DVC MRCVS (RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology) is Director of Cheshire Cardiology, offering a peripatetic specialist cardiology referral service for veterinary practices throughout the North West. Emily was awarded the Diploma in Veterinary Cardiology in 2014, shortly followed by RCVS Specialist Status in Veterinary Cardiology. Emily was appointed Secretary of the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society in 2015 and has been heavily involved in CPD training for vets. She has contributed to international clinical trials and has written a number of articles for professional and peer-reviewed journals. Her interests include brain-heart interactions, syncope, echocardiography and cardiac biomarkers. She is currently actively researching echocardiographic reference intervals, ambulatory ECG recordings and dilated cardiomyopathy in deerhounds.