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Understanding Canine Valvular Heart Disease: Classification, Diagnosis & Management

  • 1 hour of RACE-approved CE
  • Watch on demand, start any time
  • Free, no account needed
  • Medical category

Join Matthew W. Miller, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology), board-certified cardiologist, as he breaks down the complexities of valvular heart disease in dogs. In this comprehensive lecture, Dr. Miller covers the ACVIM classification scheme, from Stage A (at-risk) to Stage D (end-stage heart failure), and explains how diagnostic tests like thoracic radiography, echocardiography, and NT-proBNP help identify disease severity. He also discusses the role of cardio supportive supplementation alongside conventional treatments such as pimobendan, ACE inhibitors, diuretics, and more. This lecture is designed for veterinary professionals: clear insights into early detection, prognosis, and therapeutic strategies that help extend patients' quality of life. Learn how to differentiate between asymptomatic disease and congestive heart failure and why early intervention is critical in managing canine heart health.

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  • 3Short quiz
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Who is teaching

Matthew W. Miller, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Board-certified veterinary cardiologist

Program agenda

  • What is Valvular Heart Disease? Overview of valvular heart disease in dogs and its significance.
  • Diagnostic Techniques: Physical exams, radiography (VHS/VLAS), echocardiography, ECG, and NT-proBNP testing.
  • Disease Classification: ACVIM stages (A, B1, B2, C, D).
  • Disease Progression: Cardiac remodeling and transition from asymptomatic to congestive heart failure.
  • Treatment & Management: Cardio supportive supplementation, pimobendan, ACE inhibitors, diuretics, and surgical interventions.

How credit works

This program has been RACE approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

  • It is free. No membership, no account, no card. There is no charge for the certificate either.
  • Watch the program. The quiz opens once you have watched 75% of it. That watch record is how we document participation.
  • Pass the quiz at 70%. 6 question(s), scored the moment you submit. Retake it as often as you like; answers are only explained once you pass.
  • Your certificate of continuing education is issued instantly. No waiting period and no manual review. It carries a serial number anyone can check on our verification page.
  • We file the completion record. The license number and jurisdiction you give at the claim step go into our AAVSB RACEtrack reporting. Keep your own copy of the certificate as well, the way you would with any provider. To track all your CE in one place, set up a free RACEtrack account.

RACE program number 20-1291735, approved through 2027-04-23. Delivery method: Non-Interactive-Distance.

RACE does not accredit, endorse, or certify any program or person, nor does RACE approval validate the content of the program.

Your certificate stays available at your personal link; we keep completion records for at least four years.

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