Podcasts

Dr. Estrada reviews exactly what the vertebral heart scale is, how to measure one, and what constitutes normal in cats. She also discusses the limitations and how to get the most out of your feline VHS efforts.

Dr. Barnes offers an in-depth neurologic perspective on how to differentiate a fainting episode (syncope) from a proper seizure. She reviews relevant observations and examination findings. Dr. Barnes emphasizes that what happens during and after an episode is important, but the details of what happened right before the episode are most likely more useful.

Dr. Estrada reviews the 2019 consensus guidelines in sharing the history of this new measuring tool and explains how to use it (along with VHS) to screen for cardiomegaly and determine which dogs should and shouldn't receive pimobendan.

Dr. Moorhead provides more than just a refresher about foundational heartworm care. He covers updated recommendations and novel ideas, including testing guidelines, melarsomine protocols, and mechanisms of heartworm preventives that might surprise you.

The conversation centers around the physiological mechanisms underlying bradycardia and dexmedetomidine's biphasic blood pressure effects. Key aspects of the discussion include patient selection, drug combinations, monitoring protocols, and strategies for managing these cases, offering practical guidance on balancing dexmedetomidine’s benefits with its potential risks.

Dr. Estrada shares how to effectively use ECG in general practice and reviews a comprehensive list of arrhythmias that clinician's may encounter, including those that could mean trouble.