Veterinarians must continue their training to adapt to new developments in this field” 

Cardiovascular disorders in animals are highly significant because they can affect their quality of life and life expectancy. Advanced knowledge of Cardiology is an indispensable area of knowledge for large animal veterinarians: Ruminants (Cattle, Sheep, Goats), Camelids (Alpacas, Camels and Llamas), Suids (Pigs, Boars) and Equidae (Donkeys and Mules).

Cardiology in ruminants and swine has been limited for a long time due to the limited literature and diagnostic limitations, especially in advanced therapeutic procedures.

Regarding Equidae, a high number of horses are used for sporting purposes and cardiac pathologies limit their capacity and even force the animal to withdraw from competition. This is more evident the more demanding the equine is in terms of sport and cardiovascular effort. The management of food species differs, but it also affects their production capacity.

In recent years, there has been a boom in the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, such as intracardiac electrocardiograms, electrophysiological mapping in arrhythmias, pacemaker implantation and other intracardiac devices that can be implemented in larger species. These advances, which are necessary for an adequate clinical approach, are not available in books.

Therefore, this postgraduate diploma offers a comprehensive and well-developed syllabus that addresses advanced cardiology topics, providing detailed descriptions of the different procedures performed depending on the species, as well as a guide for clinical decision-making and patient selection.

This program covers the basics of Cardiology and delves into the most up-to-date and advanced techniques currently available, offering extensive and in-depth content. 

The postgraduate diploma in General Cardiology in Large Animalsbrings together all the detailed information on the different fields of Cardiology at a high and advanced level of specialization and is taught by renowned professors in the field of internal medicine, cardiology and minimally invasive surgery in veterinary medicine.

Don't miss the opportunity to study this postgraduate diploma with us. It's the perfect opportunity to advance your career and stand out in an industry with high demand for professionals”

This postgraduate diploma in General Cardiology in Large Animals contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

• Development of practical cases presented by experts in General Cardiology in Large Animals 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice.
• Latest developments in General Cardiology in Large Animals
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in General Cardiology in Large Animals

• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Don't miss the opportunity to study this postgraduate diploma with us. It's the perfect opportunity to advance your career and stand out in an industry with high demand for professionals”

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e. a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the specialist must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in General Cardiology in Large Animals. 

This program includes exceptional teaching material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning”

This Postgraduate Certificate 100% online and will enable you to combine your studies while increasing your knowledge in this field”

The postgraduate diploma in General Cardiology in Large Animals is designed to facilitate the performance of veterinary professionals with the latest advances and the most innovative treatments in the sector.  

Learn about the latest advances in the field from the comfort of your home, thanks to the online mode on which this program is based"

General Objectives

• Establish a suitable methodology for animal cardiopathy examination
• Identify all clinical signs associated with cardiovascular disease
• Generate specialized knowledge of cardiac auscultation
• Establish the specific clinical approach to animals with a cardiovascular disorder
• Examine the main aspects involved in the development of congenital heart disease and its progression after birth
• Analyze the anatomical-ecocardiographic relationship of complex congenital heart diseases in order to make a simple diagnosis
• Develop the etiology, progression and prognosis of acquired structural heart disorders
• Establish a diagnostic methodology to address acquired structural cardiac disorders and select the appropriate therapeutic management for each of them
• Proper identification of sinus rhythm
• Establish an appropriate methodology for the interpretation of arrhythmias
• Generate specialized knowledge of resting and stress electrocardiograms
• Establish the specific clinical approach to animals with arrhythmia
• Generate specialized knowledge on the most common vascular problems
• Identify all clinical signs associated with each disease
• Establish the specific clinical approach for each pathology
• Determine the prognosis and the most appropriate treatment in each case

Specific Objectives

Module 1. General Examination of Large Animals with Cardiovascular Pathology: Equidae, Ruminants and Swine

• Develop specialized information on the clinical examination of cardiac patients
• Accurately recognize the normal sounds that can be encountered
• Differentiate between physiological murmurs and pathological murmurs
• Establish differential diagnoses of abnormal rhythms based on irregularity and heart rate
• Establish a work methodology for patients with murmurs and for patients with arrhythmias
• Generate a work methodology for patients with syncope
• Develop a work methodology for animals with heart failure

Module 2. Structural Cardiac Pathologies in Large Animals: Equidae, Ruminants and Swine

• Generate specific knowledge of the underlying pathophysiology of congenital heart disease
• Specify the appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic protocol for each of them
• Propose a standardized protocol for evaluating the heart when there is a congenital anomaly
• Analyze the etiology and pathophysiology of acquired cardiac disorders in order to understand their evolution, treatment and progression
• Identify clinical, echocardiographic and electrocardiographic markers that provide information to establish the clinical relevance of structural pathologies
• Update knowledge with the latest therapeutic advances in congenital and acquired pathologies of the heart

Module 3. Arrhythmias in Large Animals: Equidae, Ruminants and Swine

• Generate knowledge about the genesis of the electrocardiogram
• Accurate recognition of sinus rhythm and pathological rhythm
• Differentiate all arrhythmias from each other
• Establish differential diagnoses for physiological and pathological arrhythmias
• Know the clinical relevance of arrhythmias
• Establish therapeutic protocols for arrhythmias

Module 4. Pathologies of the Endocardium, Myocardium, Pericardium and Vascular System in Large Animals:

• Equidae, Ruminants and Swine
• Identify the main pathologies affecting blood vessels
• Analyze the origin of the problem and establish the prognosis of myocarditis
• Recognize the clinical and laboratory signs of the main intoxications affecting the myocardium
• Specify the mechanisms of pericardial disease and its consequences
• Establish the prognosis of horses with thrombophlebitis and possible complications
• Identify the symptoms of vasculitis and propose treatment options
• In-depth examination of vascular lesions caused by parasites
• Recognize the signs of horses with vascular fistulas and their implications
• Propose a treatment plan for horses with dilated cardiomyopathy

This postgraduate diploma contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market"