Master Systematic Course For Cardiology
Dr.Claudio Bussadori (Scientific Director)
DVM,Dipl. ECVIM (cardiology) MD PhD
Dr.Augusta Pelosi
DVM, Dipl. ACVS and ACVIM (Cardiology)
Dr.Davide Gamba（online)
Head of the anesthesia and pain therapy operational unit of the Gran Sasso Veterinary Clinic
Feburary 2-6, 2026 Shanghai, China
Course Overview
The EAVSI Master Cardiology Course brings together the world’s most respected names in veterinary cardiology to deliver an advanced, structured, and practice-driven training experience. Designed and led by Dr. Claudio Bussadori—a pioneer in the development of the ECVIM-CA system—this course is a unique opportunity to learn directly from the minds behind modern cardiovascular medicine.
Why Join This Course?
✔ Train with global leaders
✔ Understand the standards and practices of international cardiology experts
✔ Build a robust, logical approach to cardiac diagnosis and treatment
✔ Elevate your professional value and clinical impact
Beyond the Classroom
· Access to 6+ webinars featuring both global and local perspectives
· Opportunities to attend domestic and international cardiology conferences (optional)
· Eligibility to join overseas clinical study tours (optional)
· Connections to an international community of specialists and peers
A Truly International Curriculum
This course fosters not only clinical excellence but also global thinking. With input from specialists around the world, it gives participants the tools to thrive in any cardiovascular setting—whether pursuing further certification, advancing in referral practice, or contributing to the development of veterinary cardiology in their region.
Curriculum
Day 1 Congenital Cardiovascular diseases with sytemic to pulmonary shunt
● PDA in dogs and cats. epidemiology, pathology pathophisiology, diagnosis and theraphy
● Other systemic-to-pulmonary vascular shunts
● Septal Defects PDA in dogs and cats. epidemiology, pathology pathophisiology, diagnosis and theraphy
Day 2 Congenital Heart Diseases
● Tetralogy of Fallot in dogs and cats. epidemiology, pathology pathophisiology, diagnosis and theraphy
● Uncommon Congenital heart defects in dogs and cats. epidemiology, pathology pathophisiology, diagnosis and theraphy
Day 3 Congenital Heart Diseases
● The cat with CHD: a dedicated approach
● Vacular ring anomalies diagnosis and surgical approach
Day 4 Congenital Heart Diseases
● Interventional procedure for CHD with shunt. Patient selection, planning and execution of procedures, and postoperative evaluation (clinical examples) For: Cor triatriatum sinister and Aortic stenosis. PDA, MAPCAs (Major Aorto-pulmonary Collateral Arteries),
● Anesthesia and hemodynamic monitoring and management of intraprocedural and postoperative complications ICU management for intervention and hybrid cardiac surgery
Day 5 Congenital Heart Diseases
● Principle of cardiovascular surgery for CHD in dogs and cats
Instructor
Dr.Claudio Bussadori (Scientific Director)
DVM,Dipl. ECVIM (cardiology) MD PhD
National Scientific Qualification as full professor in Veterinary Internal Medicine and Pharmacology. 2016 (D.D. 1532/2016). Numeric indicators: Median exceeded 3/3.
Director of the “Clinica Veterinaria Gran Sasso” Milano Italy
Director of an ECVIM Residency program (Cardiology) at Clinica Veterinaria Gran Sasso
Honorary member of the ESVC
Served as ESVC (European Society of Veterinary Cardiology) president, ECVIM (European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine) vice president.
230 papers published on Medical and Veterinary journals including original articles, and book chapters.
Editor of “Textbook of cardiovascular medicine in dogs and cats” © 2023 Edra Publishing ISBN: 978-1-957260-46-4
Speaker and instructor in various international meetings, Universities and private Institutions.
Dr.Augusta Pelosi
DVM, Dipl. ACVS and ACVIM (Cardiology)
Creator and director of the Michigan State University – Open heart Team.
Founder and director of the Veterinary Heart Institute in south Florida
Author of several publications and book chapters. Her primary focus is cardiac and cardiovascular surgery.
Dr.Davide Gamba
Graduated in Veterinary Medicine at Parma in 2004.
In the last 20 years has directed anesthesia and pain therapy department in various clinics and institution
Head of the anesthesia and pain therapy operational unit of the Gran Sasso Veterinary Clinic in Milan.
His special interest is the management of cardiac patients in anesthesia and critical care.
