Cardiology Service

Catalog description

Provides students with the opportunity to put into practice what they have learned in the foundation years. The management of the most common cardiac diseases are emphasized including congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and secondary cardiac diseases. All species are examined, large and small, although the majority are small animals. Diagnostics including cardiovascular physical examination, electrocardiography, radiography, and echocardiography are taught. The rotation includes clinical work, didactic teaching, and self-initiated digging for information.