Courses Overview
7 Modules - Offline Courses（33 Days）
Scientific Director: Dr. Claudio Bussadori
Learn from the legends. Master the heart. Advance your career in veterinary cardiology.
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.
What You'll Learn (in 7 modules)
· The course offers a deep dive into all major areas of small animal cardiology, including:Echocardiography (TTE & TEE)
· ECG interpretation and arrhythmia management
· Congenital and acquired heart diseases
· Cardiovascular pharmacology and therapeutic strategies
· Cardiac emergencies and interventional cardiology
· Case-based decision making and clinical reasoning
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
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
*Course Details & Instructor Subject to Adjustments.
Please refer to the final official announcement for the most up-to-date information.
Module 1
Application of Echocardiography in Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Treatment
Prof. Serena Crosara & Dr.Elisabetta Boz
Apr.13-17, 2026 | Shenzhen, China
1.How to perform echocardiography
2.Multimodality comprehensive diagnostic approach and methods for echocardiography
3.How to simplify echocardiographic examinations with technology
Module 2
Cardiovascular Embryology, Pathophysiology and Basic Clinical Examination
Prof.Massimiliano Tursi & Prof.Giovanni Romito
July.27-31, 2026 | Shenzhen, China
1.Dynamical understand of the anatomy and histology of the cardiovascular system.
2.The logical relationship between cardiovascular pathophysiology and diagnosis and treatment.
3.Effective implement of clinical examinations for cardiovascular cases.
Module 3
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Common Congenital Heart Diseases
Dr.Claudio Bussadori & Dr.Diego Lessa
Sept.14-18, 2026 | TBD, China
1.An overview of congenital heart disease and common classification
2.Routine diagnosis and treatment, interventional therapy, and postoperative management of right-sided congenital heart disease
3.Routine diagnosis and treatment, interventional therapy, and postoperative management of left-sided congenital heart disease
Module 4
Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
Dr. Kieran Borgeat & Prof. Paolo Ciaramella
Dec.14-17, 2026 | Shanghai, China
1.Mastering cardiovascular electrophysiology
2.Clinical diagnosis of arrhythmias and response strategies
3.Pacemaker implantation procedure and pre-and-post-operative considerations
4.Application protocols and interpretation of Holter
Module 5
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Complex Congenital Heart Diseases
Dr.Claudio Bussadori & Dr.Diego Lessa & Dr.Davide Gamba (online)
Mar.TBD, 2027 | Shanghai, China
1.Pathophysiology and interventional surgical strategies for various types of patent ductus arteriosus
2.Pathophysiology and clinical diagnosis and treatment of Tetralogy of Fallot and other rare congenital heart diseases
3.Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for feline congenital heart disease
4.Strategies and techniques for interventional treatment of congenital heart disease
Module 6
Acquired Heart Diseases and Heart Failure Management
Dr.Claudio Bussadori & Prof. Javier Esteban Rodríguez Velarde & Dr.Elisabetta Boz
May.TBD, 2027 | Shanghai, China
1.Diagnosis and treatment of myxomatous degenerative valvular disease with internal and surgical approaches
2.New perspectives on the diagnosis and treatment of cardiomyopathy
3.Management skills for heart failure
4.Treatment and management of arrhythmias in heart failure
5.Diagnosis and surgical decision-making for pericardial diseases and cardiac tumors
6.Logic between cardiovascular diseases and systemic diseases
Module 7
Cardiovascular Emergency and Critical Care Medicine
Dr.Stefano Oricco & Dr.Dave Beeston
July.TBD, 2027 | Shanghai, China
1.Ventilation and fluid management in the cardiovascular ICU
2.Application and techniques of emergency echocardiography in cardiovascular emergencies
3.Approaches to drug use in cardiovascular emergencies
4.Application and practical operation of CPAP and mechanical ventilation
5.Thrombus treatment and management in cardiovascular emergencies
6.Treatment and monitoring of emergency arrhythmias
Instructor
Dr.Claudio Bussadori
Scientific Director
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.
Prof.Paolo Ciaramella
Full Professor at the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production (DMVPA) of the University of Naples Federico II
Clinical Area Coordinator and Head of the Internal Medicine Unit at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the Department of Veterinary Medicine - University of Naples Federico II
From 2019 to date, Coordinator of the Veterinary Medicine Degree program at the University Federico II in Naples.
From 2007 to date Director of the Advanced Course in Small Animal Cardiology at the University Federico II in Naples
From 2018 to date President of the Italian Society of Veterinary Clinicians (SiClimVet).
Author and Coauthors of several papers in internationally refereed journals related to diagnosis and therapy in veterinary cardiology.
Dr.Kieran Borgeat
BSc BVSc MVetMed CertVC FHEA FRCVS DipACVIM DipECVIM-CA (Cardiology)
Senior Cardiologist at Bristol Vet Specialists, UK
Program Director, ACVIM Residency Program, BVS
Chair of Cardiology Credentials Committee, ECVIM-CA
Prior Chair of ACVIM Cardiology Research Committee, JFMS Editorial Board, and Committee Member of Veterinary Cardiovascular Society, UK
Pioneer of novel interventional surgery in dogs, including transpulmonic stent angioplasty and transcatheter edge-to-edge repair
Lecturer and teacher on various cardiology topics, across USA, Europe, and Asia
Active clinical researcher over last 15-years in veterinary cardiology, author of several textbook chapters and lead author on Case Studies in Cardiothoracic Medicine (c)2021 Servet publishing, ISBN: 978-8418020414
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
Co-host and producer, The Animal Heartbeat podcast
Prof.Massimiliano Tursi
Professor at the Section of Pathological Anatomy of the Department of Veterinary Sciences of the University of Turin (Italy).
The main fields of interest concern morphology and cardiovascular pathology, with a particular interest in clinical-pathological correlations. He developed is experience working in various academic center in Europe and United States either human and veterinary pathology. Author and co-author of numerous contributions of national and international journals and congresses.
Prof.Giovanni Romito
DVM, SMIPPV, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ECVIM-CA (Cardiology)
Graduated in Veterinary medicine, Specialist in small animal medicine, PhD in small animal cardiology, ECVIM cardiology diplomate. Senior Assistant Professor and Head of the Cardiology Unit at Bologna University. Author of numerous publications, including book chapters and more than 60 scientific articles.
Prof.Javier Esteban Rodríguez Velarde
Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito and as a Cardiologist and Sonographer at the Veterinary Hospital of Specialties of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito.
Veterinarian University Quito Ecuador. He has spent time in cardiology and ultrasound services of human and veterinary medicine.
He was a clinical veterinarian, Director and founder of the Cardiology and Ultrasound service of the Lucky Veterinary Hospital in Quito (Ecuador)
Medical Director of the Cardiology and Veterinary Ultrasound Center Cardiomedic. Quito, Ecuador.
Prof. Serena Crosara
Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma
Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Companion Animals (ECVIM-CA, Cardiology)
Graduated from the University of Turin; PhD in Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Past President of the Board of Directors of the Italian Society of Veterinary Cardiology (SICARV)
President of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology (ESVC)
Member of the ECVIM-CA Cardiology Examination Committee
Cardiologist at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Parma
Author of publications in national and international journals and contributor to veterinary textbooks
Speaker and organizer at national and international courses and scientific conferences
Dr.Diego Lessa
Major area: Agricultural Sciences / Area: Veterinary Medicine / Subarea: Cardiology.
Graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the Federal University of Alagoas
PhD in Sciences from FCFRP-USP
Partner-owner of Lessa Veterinary Cardiology and Lessa Courses and Training
Dr.Elisabetta Boz
Graduated from the Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna
Completed a 4-month internship in Surgery and Internal Medicine at Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Fregis, Arcueil, France
Post-graduate 6-month rotational internship at Gran Sasso Veterinary Clinic, Milan
Completed a 1-year specialist internship in Veterinary Cardiology under the supervision of Dr. Claudio Bussadori
Collaborates with Gran Sasso Veterinary Clinic as a Cardiologist and Sonographer
Actively involved in the preparation of educational and scientific materials for courses and conferences
Completed her residency program under the supervision of Dr. Bussadori and is currently board eligible
Dr.Stefano Oricco
Stefano Oricco graduated at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Turin.
ECVIM Cardiology resident at the University of Parma
Working at Centro Veterinario Imperiese and University teaching Hospital as Cardiology and Intensive care specialist.
Author of the text “Point-of-Care Ultrasound in dogs and cats” Edra 2023. and-authors the chapter “Cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology” in Bussadori C. “Textbook of cardiovascular medicine in dogs and cats”, EDRA 2023.
Dr.Dave Beeston
BVetMed(Hons) PGDip(VCP) MVetMed DipACVECC MRCVS
BVetMed(Hons),
Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Clinical Practice
Master of Veterinary Medicine,
Diploma of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Critical Care Clinician at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Services
Author of several publications. primary focused on cardiovascular intensive care.
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, at the moment
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.
Payment Method
· Bank Transfer (CNY / EURO / USD / HKD )
· Alipay
Course Fee
| Seven-module Combined Registration | 60,000 CNY |
| Module 1 Echocardiography | 11,000 CNY |
Module 2 Cardiovascular Embryology, Pathophysiology and Basic Clinical Examination | 11,000 CNY |
| Module 3 Congenital Heart Diseases | 9,600 CNY |
Module 4 Electrophysiology | 9,600 CNY |
Module 5 Complex Congenital Heart Diseases | 10,800 CNY |
Module 6 Acquired Heart Diseases and Heart Failure | 12,000 CNY |
Module 7 Cardiovascular Emergency and Critical Care Medicine | 10,800 CNY |
