Resources
Understanding murmurs
03:54
Positioning of different murmurs within the chest
Professor Adrian Boswood
- Professor of Veterinary Cardiology, Royal Veterinary College
00:31
Identifying a moderate or loud murmur
Kieran Borgeat
- American, European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology,
- Langford Vets, University of Bristol
00:48
Systolic or diastolic – is this a mitral valve disease murmur?
Kieran Borgeat
- American, European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
- Langford Vets, University of Bristol
01:28
How to grade heart murmurs
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
00:37
Grading MVD murmurs
Kieran Borgeat
- American, European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology,
- Langford Vets, University of Bristol
00:48
MVD murmurs – when to investigate
Kieran Borgeat
- American, European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
- Langford Vets, University of Bristol
01:00
Locating the heart valves to identify an MVD murmur
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
00:29
Locating the point of maximal intensity (PMI) in MVD
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
00:31
The importance of grading MVD murmurs
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
02:44
A review of canine dilated cardiomyopathy
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
Investigating murmurs
01:12
How to diagnose cardiomegaly using either X-ray or ultrasound
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
00:30
Advantages and disadvantages of using X-ray to diagnose cardiomegaly
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
00:42
Sedating a canine cardiac patient for diagnostic imaging
Kieran Borgeat
- American, European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
- Langford Vets, University of Bristol
00:49
The importance of good patient restraint when performing a cardiac ultrasound
Kieran Borgeat
- American, European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
- Langford Vets, University of Bristol
00:27
Assessing heart size using ultrasound – the LA:Ao
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
01:03
X-ray or ultrasound to diagnose cardiomegaly? Hear the advantages and disadvantages of each
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
00:27
Using X-ray or ultrasound to diagnose cardiomegaly in asymptomatic MVD
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
Taking X-rays
01:49
Using the VHS to diagnose cardiomegaly in asymptomatic MVD
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
01:01
How to measure the VHS
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
01:30
Learn how to position a dog with MVD for a chest X-ray: Lateral view
Chris Warren-Smith
- European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
- Langford Vets, University of Bristol
01:30
Learn how to position a dog with MVD for a chest X-ray: DV view
Chris Warren-Smith
- European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
- Langford Vets, University of Bristol
Positioning a dog for chest X-rays
Breed specific VHS table
Cardiac ultrasound
00:49
Using cardiac ultrasound to diagnose cardiomegaly in asymptomatic MVD
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
01:38
How to identify left atrial enlargement using the left atrial to aortic ratio (LA:Ao)
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
00:59
How to measure the left atrial to aortic ratio (LA:Ao)
Mark Patteson
- RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology, HeartVets
02:24
Using cardiac ultrasound to screen for asymptomatic DCM
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
02:41
Using cardiac ultrasound to diagnose asymptomatic DCM
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
IMV easy echo guide
Left ventricular enlargement calculator
Management
00:43
EPIC Implications – what do the EPIC study results mean for vets in practice
Professor Adrian Boswood
- Professor of Veterinary Cardiology Royal Veterinary College
Mark Patteson
- RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology, HeartVets
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
00:33
EPIC Results – hear a summary of the EPIC study results
Professor Adrian Boswood
- Professor of Veterinary Cardiology Royal Veterinary College
Mark Patteson
- RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology, HeartVets
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
01:50
The key findings of the EPIC study and its implications
Professor Adrian Boswood
- Professor of Veterinary Cardiology Royal Veterinary College
01:32
Learn why measuring the RRR is important, and when to know it’s time to act
Chris Linney
- Head of Cardiology, Paragon Veterinary Referrals
- RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
02:37
Learn how to diagnose CHF using X-ray
Chris Linney
- Head of Cardiology, Paragon Veterinary Referrals
- RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
04:01
Learn how to manage a dog in CHF that is already receiving Vetmedin®
Chris Linney
- Head of Cardiology, Paragon Veterinary Referrals
- RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
03:56
PROTECT: A short summary of the study that revolutionised the treatment of DCM
Nuala Summerfield
- American, European and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
- Founder and Director, Virtual Veterinary Specialists
Mark Patteson
- RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology, HeartVets
Anne French
- RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
- University of Glasgow
Professor Adrian Boswood
- Professor of Veterinary Cardiology
- Royal Veterinary College
QUEST study
EPIC study
EPIC supplement
MVD treatment algorithm
PROTECT study Infographic
Talking to owners
04:24
How to use consumer psychology to build empathy with Mrs Jenkins
Dr. Gareth J. Harvey
- Associate Professor of Consumer Psychology
04:04
How to use consumer psychology to build empathy with Mr Oakley
Dr. Gareth J. Harvey
- Associate Professor of Consumer Psychology
04:09
How to use consumer psychology to build empathy with Mrs Richardson
Dr. Gareth J. Harvey
- Associate Professor of Consumer Psychology
01:59
How to use consumer psychology to reassure Mrs Jenkins that Dudley is ok, and persuade her to come back for a check-up
Dr. Gareth J. Harvey
- Associate Professor of Consumer Psychology
03:52
How to use consumer psychology to persuade Mr Oakley to start Poppy on treatment
Dr. Gareth J. Harvey
- Associate Professor of Consumer Psychology
02:43
How to use consumer psychology to persuade Mrs Richardson to start Reggie on treatment
Dr. Gareth J. Harvey
- Associate Professor of Consumer Psychology
01:46
Maintaining and encouraging owner compliance
Gerado Poli
- BVSc (Hons Class 1) MVS (Small Animal Practice). MANZCVS, (Emergency & Critical Care). Hospital Director, Animal Emergency Service, Jindalee and Underwood
01:20
Guide to Consumer Psychology in Veterinary Practice: Framing
Extract from Dr. Gareth J Harvey
- Read an extract from the Guide to Consumer Psychology in Veterinary Practice and learn more about ‘Framing’.
01:01
Guide to Consumer Psychology in Veterinary Practice: Social Norms
Extract from Dr. Gareth J Harvey
- Read an extract from the Guide to Consumer Psychology in Veterinary Practice and learn more about ‘Social Norms’.
Communication pillars
Vetmedin® Chew 1.25 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg chewable tablets for dogs. Active substance: Pimobendan. Uses: For the treatment of canine congestive heart failure originating from dilated cardiomyopathy or valvular insufficiency (mitral and/or tricuspid valve regurgitation). (See also section 4.9 of the SPC). For the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy in the preclinical stage (asymptomatic with an increase in left ventricular end-systolic and end-diastolic diameter) in Doberman Pinschers following echocardiographic diagnosis of cardiac disease (see sections 4.4 and 4.5 of the SPC). For the treatment of dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) in the preclinical stage (asymptomatic with a systolic mitral murmur and evidence of increased heart size) to delay the onset of clinical symptoms of heart failure (see sections 4.4 and 4.5 of the SPC). UK: POM-V IE: POM. For information about side effects, precautions, warnings and contraindications please refer to the product packaging and package leaflet. Further information available in the SPC or from Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd., RG12 8YS, UK. UK Tel: 01344 746959 (sales) or 01344 746957 (technical), IE Tel: 01 291 3985 (all queries).
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