Evaluation and Treatment of Suspected Hyperadrenocorticism Syndrome in Dogs
0.5 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
Hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) or Cushing's syndrome is a common endocrine disease in dogs. This syndrome includes ACTH dependent (pituitary dependent hyperadrenocorticism), ACTH independent (adrenal dependent), iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome, and atypical sex hormone. This course includes a review of signs of hyperadrenocorticism, as well as changes seen in a minimum data base that may lead the practitioner to suspect hyperadrenocorticism. Both screening and differentiation tests will be reviewed. Lastly, therapeutic options will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize common clinical signs of hyperadrenocorticism.
- Differentiate between which patients should be tested for hyperadrenocorticism versus those that should not.
- Determine a diagnostic plan to diagnose HAC.
- Understand how to differentiate between pituitary dependent hyperadrenocorticism, adrenal dependent hyperadrenocorticism and Iatrogenic Cushing's Syndrome.
- Learn how to teat hyperadrenocorticism
Tammy Anderson, DVM, DACVIM
Tammy Anderson, DVM, DACVIM is a New Jersey native who received her veterinary medical degree from Ohio State University in 1995. She completed her small animal internship at Michigan State University in 1996, and her residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Tennessee in 1999. She remained at UT as an assistant professor of small animal medicine until 2001, when she returned to New Jersey and entered private practice. Dr. Anderson joined NorthStar VETS in 2004.
Adam Christman, DVM, MBA
Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is the chief veterinary officer for dvm360®—an MJH Life Sciences® company —who oversees content strategy and development and is the brand voice and personality for dvm360®’s multimedia channels, including dvm360 Live!™, The Vet Blast Podcast, continuing education webinars, and live media broadcasts. Christman also has been in private practice and shelter medicine for 18 years and is currently a member and treasurer of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association. He received his DVM degree from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames, Iowa, and his MBA from Aspen University in Denver, Colorado.
Christman is a national thought leader, speaker, and author on practice management, social media, and rehabilitation, he has been featured in multiple publications and appeared on various multimedia shows throughout the United States, sharing his expertise and passion on all things veterinary medicine. As an avid social media influencer for animal health care, he has over 950,000 followers on TikTok and 53,000 followers on Instagram. He loves to engage with fellow pet parents and veterinary professionals across social media. Christman is an advocate of Pride VMC and Pawsibilities. He is also the proud dog dad to 5 dachshunds and believes no one should be deprived of the incredible human-animal bond.
This program has been approved for 0.5 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
This
activity is funded by North Star Vets.
