Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: History and Future Directions

On Demand available Webinar
Cardiology
SAIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine)

Course Overview

This webinar will cover the history of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), including prevalence data, risk stratification and outcomes. We will explore how to screen for and diagnose the disease. The presentation will include a discussion of treatment options for patients with clinical signs and an exciting new treatment option for subclinical pets.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the prevalence and explain how HCM is diagnosed.
  2. Understand the lifetime risks of cardiac events in a population of cats with HCM.
  3. Gain an understanding of treatment options for clinical patients and the mechanism of Felicyn-CA1.

This course was made possible thanks to the generous support of PRN Pharmacal.

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Who Should Attend

  • ACVIM Diplomates and Candidates
  • European affiliate partners Diplomates and Candidates
  • Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS)
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Meet the Instructors

Sarah Bell Headshot
Sarah Bell, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets

Dr. Bell graduated from the University of Georgia in 2009 and completed a rotating internship at NC State University the following year. After a year in emergency practice in Pittsburgh, she joined the cardiology team at the University of Missouri, finishing a cardiology internship followed by a joint cardiology residency and Master of Veterinary Science program in 2015.

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CE Credits

RACE Application Status: The on-demand webinar is not offered for RACE CE.

For additional questions, please contact us at Learning@ACVIM.org.

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