Practical techniques in medicine and surgery

with

Theresa Fossum D.V.M., Ph.D., dip. ACVS

Professor of Surgery

Matt Miller D.V.M.,dip. ACVIM (Cardiology)

Professor of Cardiology

Texas A & M University

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Practical techniques in medicine and surgery

The speakers:

Terry Fossum D.V.M

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Professor of Surgery

Matt Miller D.V.M.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Professor of Cardiology

Texas A & M University

Theresa Fossum D.V.M., DACVS is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Fossum is Professor of Surgery and holds the Tom and Joan Read Chair in Veterinary Surgery at Texas A&M and Associate Director  for Cardiothoracic Surgery and Biomedical Devices in the Michael E. DeBakey Institute at Texas A&M. She is also the primary author of the new text Small Animal Surgery. Dr. Fossum is an internationally recognized speaker on surgical topics and is ready to share some of her surgical tips with you.

Dr. Matt Miller D.V.M., DACVIM is a cardiologist known for his practical presentations on topics of interest to the practitioner. Matt has lectured around the world and is internationally recognized in cardiac ultrasonography and therapy.

This case-based course has been designed to provide a discussion on common medical & surgical  problems encountered in general practice. Most of the discussion will provide information on what the speakers are thinking about when they plan to do a particular procedure along with techniques in practical management of each problem. Learn current surgical techniques and treatment strategies that will decrease postoperative complications, morbidity and mortality. 

• Managing acute and chronic diaphragmatic hernias

•  Managing the ruptured bladder

•  Managing chylothorax

•  Managing pyothorax

•  Managing gdv

•  Intestinal blockage- cats with string and dogs with everything else

•  Masses in the spleen and liver

•  Laryngeal paralysis

•  Those noisy little dogs

•  Placement and management of chest tubes

•  Placement and management of feeding tubes

•  Management of pericardial effusion

•  Diagnosis of canine and feline heartworm disease

•  Diagnosis and Management of hypertension

•  Diagnosis and management of thromboembolism

•  Diagnosis and management of cardiomyopathy

•  Management of the common arrhythmia’s

•  Chronic management of the cardiac patient

•  Utilizing the latest drugs

• learn an organized, logical approach to the diagnosis and management of both the occult and overt forms of acquired heart disease in the dog and cat.  

• Review the diagnostic tests routinely employed in the evaluation of patients with cardiovascular disease.

• Complete seminar notes
• Continental breakfast and lunch daily
• Certificate of completion

Cancellation: 10 % processing fee prior to May 22. Transfer only, after May 22, 2007