I was trying to understand the mechanics of Plural effusion or Pulmonary Oedema that affected my cat, my guilt after only giving a small quantity of sub q fluid therapy, at home. I noticed Hisss Tachycardia breathing, the following morning, rushed him to Essendon Emergency Hospital, oxygen kindly given on arrival. Sadly, the only humane choice was to euthanise as the squamous cell carcinoma on his nose, obstructed breathing, fluid overload, causing Plural effusion & making it hard to breathe. He had been slowly dying at home (thats why the flies were drawn to him). When I examined his mouth, following his death I noticed the dental disease in his lower jaw, just 8 months after paying $1,500 for a dental clean, scale/polish+extraction! He also developed an oral tumour, I was completely unaware of. That explains why he no longer tolerated teeth brushing after the dental procedure. His health completely deteriorated by the 17th Birthday. I made sure his final 12 months were as enjoyable as possible, & kept him comfortable with daily Maloxicam, plus a delectable weekly rotation of steamed Barramundi, Salmon, baked chicken fillets, raw Kangaroo, & home made chicken soup w/jelly. Mmmm...A rather spoilt kitty indeed. Cats are very much like us humans and I understood my cat well. He would not have wanted to live if he couldn't enjoy a good feed (painful oral tumour). So I agreed to allow Vet to sedate, then euthanise, & my darling old Mann's passing on the 22/12/25 at 5:08pm was peaceful. The Vet, a kind, logical & compassionate woman, assisted me to weigh up the reasons why it needed to be done sooner than later. She managed to stabilise his breathing, he wasn't stressed when she induced a deep sleep... allowing him to hAVA peaceful journey to cat heaven. It was a good death. (Bonum Mortis) Fin

Fantastic webinar thank you.

Webinar is very informative and provide excellent practical information. Virtual Veterinary Specialists must issue the certificates of their recorded free CPD Training Webinars content hosted on KZbin to make famous their online free webinar courses and to get increase subscribers?.

Amazing explanation. I really appreciate it ❤

Fantastic webinar

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Hi, my name is Karpagam I am from India and I am a sonographer I want to say that thank you so much for your team, because I learnt many things from your webinar it was really helpful for me. Thank you so much once again.One more think could you tell me how I can contact you if it is possible because I would like to learn many things how to diagnostic currently in challenging echocardiogram.

Thank you so much for a good video

Great, thank you very much

Plz continue to make videos related to Echocardiography cuz that's amazing!

Perfect. Do you have any informative videos with echocardiography?

I wish exams were Free, currently $70.

If patient is already taking PIMO , do we just skip one dose ( as half life is short ) ?

This is a WONDERFUL lecture!

Thank you so much doc 😊

Thank you for this webinar. Very interesting differentials.

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 02:52 *🎙️ Introduction and Setting Expectations* - Introduction of Dr. Brigitte Pedro and overview of the webinar. - Explanation of VVS support services for veterinary specialists. - Setting expectations for the webinar content and interactive participation. 03:22 *🏥 Preparation for Echocardiography* - Importance of patient positioning and environmental factors for optimal echocardiography. - Guidance on room selection, patient restraint, clipping, gel usage, and operator comfort. - Recommendations for sedation protocols and considerations for patient cooperation. 08:18 *🖥️ Machine Setup and Adjustment* - Selection and adjustment of ultrasound probes based on patient size and condition. - Optimization of imaging parameters including frame rate, gain, and sector angle. - Importance of familiarity with ultrasound machines for efficient and effective scanning. 12:15 *🔄 Right-Side Echocardiography Views* - Focus on right-sided heart views as crucial for diagnosis in most cases. - Explanation of right parasternal long axis and four-chamber long axis views. - Interpretation of 2D images for assessment of heart chambers, function, and abnormalities. 17:23 *📈 Diagnosis and Differential Diagnoses* - Identification of hypertrophy, dilation, and valvular abnormalities in echocardiographic images. - Discussion of differential diagnoses for various cardiac conditions based on imaging findings. - Utilization of color Doppler to assess regurgitation and aid in diagnosis. 22:29 *🫀 Understanding Right Parasternal Images in Echocardiography* - Exploring right parasternal images in echocardiography. - Detailed examination of the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT). - Identification and assessment of abnormalities such as tricuspid dysplasia, ventricular septal defects (VSDs), and aortic stenosis. 26:40 *🐈 Identifying Cardiomyopathies in Cats* - Discussing systolic anterior motion (SAM) of the mitral valve in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). - Utilizing color Doppler and M-mode imaging to diagnose HCM-related complications. - Understanding the role of echocardiography in confirming diagnoses of cardiomyopathies in feline patients. 29:22 *📏 Measurement Techniques and Interpretation in Echocardiography* - Introduction to M-mode imaging for assessing ventricular dimensions and contractility. - Discussion on fractional shortening and its significance in evaluating systolic function. - Importance of accurate probe positioning for reliable echocardiographic measurements. 37:06 *💡 Insights into Short Axis Views and Valve Morphology* - Interpretation of short axis views at different levels of the heart. - Examination of mitral valve morphology and movement using M-mode imaging. - Detection of abnormalities such as endocarditis and ventricular septal defects (VSDs) through echocardiography. 45:01 *🩺 Understanding Pulmonic Stenosis in Dogs* - Understanding the mechanics of pulmonic stenosis, - Calculation of pressure gradient using velocity and formula, - Identifying severity based on pressure difference. 47:19 *🐾 Detecting Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Dogs* - Identifying continuous turbulent flow in the pulmonary artery as a sign of PDA, - Differentiating normal and abnormal PDA flow patterns, - Importance of measuring velocities for accurate diagnosis. 49:43 *💔 Recognizing Pulmonary Artery Abnormalities* - Identifying dilated pulmonary artery as a sign of pulmonary hypertension, - Differential diagnosis for dilated pulmonary artery, - Estimating pulmonary pressures using Doppler velocities. 52:25 *📐 Tips for Obtaining Echocardiographic Views* - Positioning and orientation for obtaining four-chamber and five-chamber views, - Technique for transitioning to short-axis views, - Practical advice for novice scanners. 58:36 *🎥 Understanding Doppler Techniques for Pulmonic Velocity* - Differentiating between M-mode and Doppler for pulmonic velocity measurement, - Utilizing pulse wave and continuous wave Doppler for accurate velocity assessment, - Recommendations for choosing Doppler method based on velocity range. Made with HARPA AI

great webinar!

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thank you very much

Dr. Pedro thank you. I always dreaded cardiology. You made it look simple.

i love this guy

volume isnt great

excellent webinar. thank you!

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It's really very helpful 😇

Great speaker and presentation!

great webinar! thank you!

Many thanks to Rob and VVS for organising such an interesting webinar. EBM wins !

Very interesting talk, thank you

My cat had elevated breathing (around 36 bpm) in late April and was seen by a vet. An x-ray was done. No treatment/care plan was offered nor a request for a follow-up consultation. His elevated breathing rate continued for the next few months and I took him back to the same vet practice but different vet in mid September. By this stage he had lost 1kg. The vet then had a ECG/heart ultrasound done. This showed that my cat had pleural effusion and restrictive cardiomyopathy. The vet compared the x-ray from the initial visit in April to the ultrasound in September and explained that the heart looked normal in the April x-ray but had changed shape and that there was fluid in the chest by September. My question is should the vet have had a ECG/heart ultrasound done initially and if so would this have shown signs of the beginning of the restrictive cardiomyopathy. If so would the development of restrictive cardiomyopathy have been preventable through early intervention, treatment and or medication? Thanks for your response.

congratulation !!!

Excellent webinar

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This is a very clear and good training

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gold gold gem tnx dr

Very excellent webinar very much useful to me. Dr. K.Ramchandra Reddy Professor and Head, vcc, CVSc, PVNRTVU, Rajendranagar, TS, India

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Thank you for the webinar. It was well presented and easy to follow with the video examples of the breathing pattern.

Ι would like to ask your opinion on portable handheld ultrasound devices for veterinary use. Is there a model that you recommend for daily in clinic practice?

It is a fantastic presentation. Hello mam i am dr shashank goyal from india. Kindly provide e mail id so we can discuss our doubts. Thanks. Really appreciable

Great!!Thanks

Great!!Thanks

Appreciated, informative and practical information

Brigite made a beautiful, clear and practical explanation making things actually looking simple! It all make sense...Thank you so much!

The very best presentation ever seen and the simplicity you did

What a great video!

I’m a parent of a 11 yo cat. Last 5months his echo was fine with abnormal proBNP. The last two day he has been hospitalized for heart failure. His EF is 9% , the vet thinks he has RCM😢 Hope you guys can invent a drug or monoclonal ab or whatever to fix or slow down this disease.