Designed for veterinarians seeking a clear, practical understanding of cardiology from the foundational physiology to advanced echocardiographic interpretation and clinical-decision making.
 
Instructor: Peter Modler, DVM, Dipl.-Tzt, Specialist German Board
14 RACE-approved CE credits
On-demand webinar lecture series plus post-course CE quizzes
Approximate Study Time: 14+ hours (self-paced)
 
Course Overview:
Build confidence and clarity in cardiology with this comprehensive, clinically focused lecture series led by Dr. Peter Modler, a leading expert in mitral valve repair. Designed to make cardiology logical and approachable, this program walks you through essential principles from basic hemodynamics and physiology to advanced echocardiographic interpretation and case-based decision-making.
 
Through a structured progression of topics, you’ll develop the ability to interpret Doppler data, recognize and stage common cardiac diseases, and apply ultrasound findings to real clinical scenarios. The series emphasizes practical application, helping you differentiate critical from incidental findings, avoid common pitfalls, and improve diagnostic accuracy across both canine and feline patients.
 
Covering everything from degenerative mitral valve disease and congenital defects to pulmonary hypertension, DCM, and ECG interpretation, this course provides a complete toolkit for integrating cardiology into everyday practice with confidence.
 
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, you will know how to
Understand core cardiovascular physiology, hemodynamics, and pathophysiology
Interpret Doppler echocardiography, including flow patterns, pressure gradients, and common artefacts
Apply standardized approaches to evaluating common cardiac diseases, including DMVD, DCM, congenital defects, and pulmonary hypertension
Stage and assess cardiac disease using clinical exam findings, radiographs, and echocardiography
Recognize and troubleshoot common echocardiographic challenges, including image acquisition and alignment
Identify and interpret common ECG abnormalities, including tachyarrhythmias and bradyarrhythmias
Evaluate feline cardiomyopathies and recognize key differences from canine cardiac disease
Apply practical clinical decision-making to differentiate significant vs. incidental findings
 
Course Breakdown
Cardiology is Simple and Logical (2 CE): Foundations of hemodynamics and cardiovascular physiology; pathophysiology and recognition of common cardiac diseases; integration of radiographs and ultrasound
Doppler: How to Adjust and Interpret (1 CE): Doppler physics and principles; interpretation of Doppler profiles and color flow; pressure gradients and common pitfalls
Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease (2 CE): Pathophysiology and ACVIM staging; clinical, radiographic, and echocardiographic assessment; Doppler evaluation and treatment considerations
Congenital Heart Disease (2 CE): Common defects (PDA, SAS, PS, VSD, tricuspid dysplasia); breed predispositions and diagnostics; treatment approaches
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (1 CE): Differentiation of primary vs. secondary DCM; disease stages and diagnosis; ultrasound and ECG application
Pulmonary Hypertension (2 CE): Pathophysiology and clinical importance; Doppler-based diagnosis and assessment; causes and treatment strategies
Help! I Can’t Get That View! (1 CE): Step-by-step echo acquisition; common mistakes and real-time corrections
Feline Cardiology: A Different World (1 CE): Feline cardiomyopathies and CHF recognition; pathophysiology and echocardiographic assessment; case discussions
Cliff Notes on ECG (2 CE): Normal ECG interpretation (canine and feline); identification of common arrhythmias; clinical relevance and risk assessment
 
What’s Included:
Nine on-demand, self-paced video cardiology modules
Lifetime access to this SonoPath Education course
CE Quizzes and certificate (when each passed at 70%+)