TimeOnline: Demystifying ECGs
Centre for Veterinary Education
4 years ago 
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Date: Monday 18th May, 2020 - Sunday 14th June, 2020
Start time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Cost: £243
Arrhythmias can produce a broad range of symptoms, from the barely perceptible to cardiovascular collapse.In the diagnostic work-up of arrhythmias, electrocardiography is the key element.If youre like most vets, reading ECGs is probably a little bit of a nightmare! This course will help you develop a step by step guide to the interpretation of ECGs, starting with grasping the concepts of electrocardiography, and the normal ECG. Using ample case-based material, we will cover the most common ECG abnormalities in dogs and cats and review basic treatment strategies to help you provide better diagnostic and treatment options for your patients and clients.
Who is it for?
Veterinarians. Veterinary nurses with a special interest in the topic are welcome to enrol in this course. Please be aware that the course is designed for qualified veterinarians and you should consider this in light of your knowledge and experience before you register.
The Speakers
Niek Beijerink (DVM PhD Dipl. ECVIM-CA (Cardiology) graduated with a veterinary degree from Utrecht University in The Netherlands. He completed a PhD (canine endocrinology and reproduction) in 2007 and then a residency in Small Animal Cardiology in 2010. He is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology). In 2011 Niek commenced working as a Specialist in Small Animal Cardiology at Sydney University and is responsible for the clinical service and teaching in this area. Some of his active research interests are heart failure therapy, cardiac CT imaging, and genetics of mitral valve disease. In 2018 Niek moved back to The Netherlands, but he continues to hold a part-time position at Sydney University. Niek is the tutor in the CVE Cardiorespiratory Medicine Distance Education course.
The Venue
Online
Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as
15 hours
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