A Peek Behind the Curtain: Taking a Better Approach to HCM in Your Feline Patients
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
In this 1-hour interactive virtual webinar, attendees will start with a review of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats, covering known prevalence, the pathophysiology of the disease, predisposed breeds, and current limitations in diagnostics. The webinar will then explore the staging of this disease based on ACVIM guidelines, the opportunities and challenges of current workups, and the latest developments in diagnostics and therapeutics. The session will conclude with a summary of a current workup strategy, along with discussion points for clinicians and veterinary teams to share with pet parents.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will recognize at-risk breeds and patients for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
- Attendees will identify limitations in the current workup for HCM and where opportunities lie to improve diagnosis.
- Attendees will develop new strategies for treatment plans based on staging guidelines.
Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, CFCP, Elite FFCP-V
Dr. Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ is an internationally renowned and award-winning veterinarian, educator and the co-founder of Top Vets Talk Pets. After running the largest small animal practice in Chicago for over 10 years, Dr. Marks is dedicated to helping pet owners and veterinarians work as a team to ensure the health and happiness of our beloved furry family members.
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
This activity is sponsored by CityVet.
