2021 MVMA Spring Seminar

Cardiology Refresher: Bring Your Cardiology Up to Date

Simon Swift, MA, VetMB, CertSA, DECVIM-CA (cardiology) MRCVS
Professor, Internal Medicine, North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

Thursday, April 15, 2021
9:00 am-4:30 pm

ONLINE ONLY!

7.2 MN Board of Veterinary Medicine CE credits can be earned. * See additional information for more CE details
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Presenter:

Simon Swift, MA, VetMB, CertSA, DECVIM-CA (cardiology), MRCVS

Simon SwiftDr. Simon Swift graduated from Cambridge University and started working in mixed animal practice before moving to exclusive small animal practice. He rapidly developed a fascination for cardiology and passed the RCVS Certificate in Cardiology in 1990.  He became the advisor for the UK cavalier King Charles spaniel club from 1990 to 2014 when he moved to the USA advising them on degenerative valve disease. He became a partner in large animal practice in Manchester accepting referrals in cardiology. He obtained his European diploma in cardiology after and alternative residency program at Liverpool University before moving into private referral practice in the UK. By 2013, he wanted to move back into academia to teach and an opportunity arose at the University of Florida where he is currently service chief of cardiology, associate editor of JVIM and a medical director. He is leading the development of an open heart program to perform mitral valve repair surgery in association with the team at the Jasmine Clinic in Japan lead by Dr Uechi. He enjoys teaching students and residents and helping clients and referring veterinarians. Three favorite areas: 1) Degenerative mitral valve disease; 2) Interventional cardiology and 3) Treatment of arrhythmias.

Seminar Agenda:

9:00 am-10:30 am
Degenerative Valve Disease: Novel Treatments and What to do with Refractory Cases
At the end of this session participants will be able to: Describe the common progression and treatments of degenerative valve disease including the recognition of heart failure; Explain the reasons for decompensation of a previously stable CHF patient and Describe treatment options; and Discuss some of the novel therapies that are being developed.

10:30 am-10:45 am-Break

10:45 am-12:15 pm
DCM in Dogs: It's Not All Diet Related-Update on Diagnosis and Treatment
At the end of this session participants will be able to: Summarize the role of diet related systolic dysfunction in DCM; Describe diagnosis and treatment of DCM in both the occult and symptomatic stages; and Explain complications and prognostic indicators.

12:15 pm-1:15 pm-Lunch

1:15 pm-2:45 pm
Feline Cardiomyopathies: They Truly are Aliens...
Cats clearly don't read the textbooks so no matter how we try to classify their heart disease, they plow their own furrow. At the end of this session participants will be able to: Describe a variety of common heart diseases you can encounter concentrating on what is important clinically; and Discuss treatment options.

2:45 pm-3:00 pm-Break

3:00 pm-4:30 pm
Case-based Discussions: A Variety Pack of Goodies Including Hypertension, Pericardial Effusions and Arrhythmias
At the end of this session participants will be able to: Discuss challenging cases that can be encountered in clinic practice; Review tips and tricks for how to diagnose and treat them in practice; and Discover cardiac problems not covered in previous sessions.

 The Spring Seminar Generously Sponsored by

Boehringer Ingelheim

SEMINAR LOCATION-ONLINE ONLY
What will you experience: The morning of the seminar you will be emailed the secure link to attend. Only the registrant has access with this link, and he/she must sign-in with his/her name and email address as it is monitored for attendance. The registered webinar attendee is also the only one eligible for the CE credits. The webinar is only available during the live presentation; it will not be offered later. 

Once you have accessed the webinar your computer screen will be dominated with a direct-feed PowerPoint for clarity of viewing, plus the audio of the presenter as the slides automatically advance on your screen. Audio for all users will be done over VoIP, which means the sound comes over the internet and is not via telephone. You must have computer speakers or a headset to listen to the webinar. Q&A will be available throughout the day. 

SEMINAR COSTS

Early-bird registration fee 
(now thru March 17, 2021)		   Regular Registration fees
(March 17-April 7, 2021)		  
MVMA Member / Out of State DVM $185 MVMA Member / Out of State DVM $210
MVMA Life / Inactive Member $120 MVMA Life / Inactive Member $145
MVMA Graduate Practicing / Graduate Student Intern or Resident $120 MVMA Graduate Practicing / Graduate Student Intern or Resident $145
Technician / Staff / Other $115 Technician / Staff / Other $130
Non-member Veterinarian $235 Non-Member Veterinarian $260
MVMA Affiliate Member $100 MVMA Affiliate Member $115
DVM Student $80 DVM Student $95

If space is still available after April 7, 2021, prices will increase by $50.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Handouts are provided electronically to all participants.
  • 7.2 Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine CE credits can be earned.
  • This program has been submitted for 7.0 hours of continuing education in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Subject Matter Categories: Medical (7.0). Delivery Method: Interactive-Distance. Participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. RACE does not “accredit” or “endorse” or “certify” any program or person, nor does RACE approval validate the content of the program.