This course is intended for veterinarians already experienced in echocardiography and competent in two dimensional (from left and right side) and M-mode scanning.

The course will cover blood flow doppler imaging planes, normal doppler flow patterns and evaluation of systolic and diastolic left ventricular function as well as hemodynamic data that can be obtained from doppler echocardiography.

The course will also include lectures and echo features on feline heart disease (HCM and RCM) and assessment of diastolic function.

The participants will rotate in small groups of 4-5 participants in hands-on sessions through different stations with experienced instructors where individual coaching of how to obtain echocardiographic views and measurements taught in lectures is the main focus. A great opportunity to pick up the techniques of a basic echocardiographic examination in a one-on-one situation