Postgraduate Course: Advanced cardiovascular procedures and monitoring (VESC11120)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | An extensive knowledge and critical understanding of cardiovascular pathophysiology is required for veterinary anaesthetists managing patients with cardiovascular disease, including those undergoing advanced interventional procedures. This course will build on your existing knowledge of cardiovascular physiology to consider how disease states may impact the anaesthetic management of these cases. We will also consider how the cardiovascular system may be monitored in anesthetised animals, and how you may choose appropriate methods of monitoring for clinical cases. |
| Course description |
In this course you will gain an understanding of the pathophysiology of cardiac disease, and consider how this may influence the anaesthetic management of these animals. We will also discuss different methods of monitoring the cardiovascular system during anaesthesia, considering the benefits, risks, and limitations of different monitoring modalities. You will also learn about the anaesthetic management of animals undergoing advanced cardiovascular procedures and interventions. Throughout the course you will be encourage to explore and critically evaluate peer reviewed literature.
This course is suitable for veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and technicians, or those with an appropriate veterinary clinical background. A basic knowledge of physiology and anaesthetic pharmacology is assumed. The course has a cross species approach to cardiac disease relevant to anaesthesia. The majority of clinical examples will be small animal (dog and cat) based and reflect the frequency of occurrence in veterinary practice, although some examples from equine patients may be included.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2026/27, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
MVM Online Learning Block 3 |
| Course Start Date |
12/04/2027 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
98 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%.
Summative assessments will consist of:
1. Case report OR essay. LO 1, 2, and 3 (60%)
2. Critical paper review OR reflective journal. LO 1, 2, and 3 (40%)
Formative feedback will be provided on the first two posts of the reflective journal where appropriate. Formative MCQs will be provided to accompany the teaching material where appropriate.
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| Feedback |
Formative feedback will be provided on the first two posts of the reflective journal where appropriate. Formative MCQs will be provided to accompany the teaching material where appropriate. Students will also receive feedback through interaction with discussion boards, with questions linked to the weekly learning content.
Summative feedback from assessments.
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an extensive knowledge and critical understanding of the pathophysiology of cardiac disease relevant to the anaesthetic management of veterinary patients, including those undergoing advanced cardiovascular procedures and interventions.
- Apply a critical understanding of anaesthetic techniques appropriate for animals with cardiac disease, and cardiovascular monitoring techniques, to clinical practice and decision making.
- Critically review specialist literature, consolidate and extend knowledge of the anaesthetic management of animals with cardiovascular disease, including future development for treatment options in clinical practice.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Anaesthesia,Physiology,Pharmacology,Veterinary |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Miss Juliet Duncan
Tel: (0131 6)50 8806
Email: Juliet.Duncan@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Stephen Mitchell
Tel: (0131 6)51 7112
Email: stephen.mitchell@ed.ac.uk |
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