2027 SonoPath International Summit Halifax

Earn 21 RACE-approved CE credits. Your CE certificate will be presented at the Summit.

• 21 RACE-approved CE credits 
• 3 days of live veterinary cardiology and ultrasound lectures 
• Expert faculty from veterinary cardiology and diagnostic imaging 
• Welcome reception for registered attendees at Little Fish Wine Bar 
• Dedicated opportunities to connect with speakers & fellow veterinary professions 
• Light breakfast & coffee breaks daily 
• Lunch provided for registered attendees Thursday & Saturday
• Time to explore Halifax and the surrounding area 

SonoPath's 2027 International Summit is hosted at the Harbourfront Marriott 1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3J5, Canada.

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SonoPath Summit Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change. Our cancellation policy is designed to provide flexibility while allowing us to manage event commitments and costs.

• More than 3 months before the Summit: Full refund of registration fees.
• Within 3 months but more than 1 month before the Summit: 50% refund of registration fees.
• Within 1 month of the Summit: Registration fees are non-refundable.

Registration Transfers: If you are unable to attend, you may request to transfer your registration to another attendee from the same organisation, subject to approval by SonoPath and any applicable registration requirements.

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to SonoPath. The applicable cancellation period is determined by the date the written cancellation request is received.

The content of this course, video and procedures are protected under copyright and other intellectual property laws. This video and/or education information is ONLY for non-commercial private viewing and individual private use only.

Any distribution, sharing, copying, teaching, transmission, public performance, alteration, or reverse engineering outside private individual use of purchaser (unless expressly authorized by SonoPath) is strictly prohibited and may result in criminal and or civil liability.

This Summit is suitable for veterinary professionals of all experience levels, including experienced sonographers, veterinarians, cardiologists, and practitioners with an interest in veterinary cardiology and ultrasound including, but not limited to

• Veterinarians with an interest in veterinary cardiology and ultrasound
• Experienced clinical sonographers looking to deepen their cardiac imaging knowledge
• Veterinary cardiologists seeking focused continuing education
• General practitioners performing or interpreting ultrasound
• Veterinary professionals looking to strengthen their understanding of cardiac disease, diagnosis, and clinical decision-making
• Practitioners of all experience levels who want to explore veterinary cardiology from leading experts in the field

• SDEP® Education Package
• SDEP® Echo Hands-On Training
• SDEP® Echo On-Demand Ultrasound Training 
• SDEP® Specialty Training
• SonoPath Member’s Forum

Thursday, July 22 

8:00 AM–12:00 PM | Lynne O’Sullivan & Etienne Côté 

• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats: Diagnosis, Staging… and Then Rapamycin, Rivaroxaban, or No Treatment? 

• Other Cardiomyopathies in Cats: Restrictive, Dilated, Arrhythmogenic & Nonspecific 

• What’s Wrong With This Picture? Echo Technique Tips & Tricks for Optimal Image Acquisition 

• Pericardial Effusion & Tumors: Avoiding Misdiagnosis 

12:00–1:00 PM | Lunch 

1:00–5:00 PM | Peter Modler 

• Beyond the Obvious: Conditions That Mimic Common Cardiac Disorders 

• Visualizing Rhythm: Ultrasound Insights Into Cardiac Arrhythmias 

• Getting It Right: Mastering Accuracy & Avoiding Common Pitfalls 

• Is/Was This Patient in CHF? 

6:30–8:30 PM | Welcome Reception at Little Fish Wine Bar

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Friday, July 23 

8:00–10:00 AM | Eric Lindquist 

• Sonographic Approach to Abdominal Portosystemic Shunting 

• Thromboembolic Manifestations on Ultrasound 

10:00–11:00 AM | Peter Modler 

• Surgical Considerations for Extrahepatic PSS 

11:00 AM–1:00 PM | Lynne O’Sullivan & Etienne Côté 

• Navigating the Grey Zone: What to Do When You Have Stage B1½ MMVD? 

• MMVD: Current Status of Diagnosis & Treatment, Including Assessment for V-Clamp Placement (TEER) & Open-Heart Mitral Valve Repair 

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Saturday, July 24 

8:00 AM–12:00 PM | Lynne O’Sullivan & Etienne Côté 

• DCM in Dogs: Echo for Diagnosis & Prognosis 

• Pulmonary Hypertension, Including ACVIM Consensus Statement 

• Congenital Heart Disease #1: PDA, Pulmonic Stenosis & SAS 

• Congenital Heart Disease #2: VSD, ASD, Mitral Dysplasia, Tricuspid Dysplasia, Cor Triatriatum, Double-Chamber Right Ventricle & AP Window 

12:00–1:00 PM | Lunch 

1:00–5:00 PM | Lynne O’Sullivan & Etienne Côté 

• Preanesthetic Evaluation: What Does the Practitioner Want to Know? 

• What Is Your Dx? And What Do You Do Next? #1 — Côté 

• What Is Your Dx? And What Do You Do Next? #2 — O’Sullivan 

• Point-Counterpoint: Cardiology Controversies — Modler, Côté & O’Sullivan Panel; Moderator: Lindquist 

6:30–9:00+ PM | Optional Gala Dinner 
Maritime Museum | Additional cost