HCM in Cats: A New Perspective on Subclinical Disease

This lecture will be case based and focus on different clinical presentations of feline heart disease, diagnostic recommendations and treatment strategies.

• Recognize the typical clinical signs, physical exam findings, and diagnostic features of HCM in feline patients
• Apply a staged approach to management of HCM based on ACVIM consensus guidelines.
• Prioritize cost-effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies when resources are limited.
• Provide practical client education to optimize home care, monitoring, and quality of life for affected patients.