| 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Registration / Welcome |
| 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Lecture: Principles of ECG and Lead Systems and ECG Waveform Formation and Interpretation - Analyze the cardiac vectors in the different Cartesian planes.
- Describe the dipole theory.
- Apply the positioning of the exploring electrodes on the surface of the body to obtain a 12-leadt ECG (six leads system and Wilson’s precordial lead system modified by Santilli R et al, 2019).
- Explain the electrocardiographic wave formation during depolarisation and repolarisation of the atria and ventricles, and analyze alterations in their morphology.
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| 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM | Lecture: The 24-hour Holter: In depth Analysis - List the steps for complete analysis of Holter recordings.
- Recognize potential problems in obtaining the correct diagnosis.
- Assess from geometric patterns of heart rate variability cardiac arrhythmia.
- Determine when antiarrhythmics are effective based on Holter recordings.
- Propose potential mechanisms of arrhythmias based on beat-to-beat dynamics.
- Explain the value of a complete Holter analysis.
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| 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Break |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Lecture: ECG Diagnosis of Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias - Interpret the 12-lead surface electrocardiogram of the different types of supraventricular tachyarrhythmias documented in the dog.
- Identify the features of endocardial mapping recordings for the different types of supraventricular tachyarrhythmias documented in the dog.
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| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Lecture: Atrial Fibrillation - List the different electrophysiological mechanisms responsible for the initiation of atrial fibrillation.
- Explain the interaction between atrial rate and ventricular response rate.
- Understand the alterations in QRS morphology with atrial fibrillation.
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| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch |
| 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Lecture: ECG Diagnosis of Ventricular Arrhythmias and Wide QRS Complex Tachycardias - Classify the different types of ventricular rhythms and ventricular tachycardia.
- Differentiate ventricular tachycardia from supraventricular tachycardias with wide QRS complexes.
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| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Lecture: Sinus Node Dysfunction - List and provide the normal and abnormal values used in the differential diagnosis of sinus node dysfunction.
- Recognize from geometric patterning the potential for sinus node dysfunction.
- Explain the different mechanisms responsible for sick sinus syndrome.
- Define the risk and benefits of an atropine response test
- Identify specific atrial arrhythmias that coexist with sinus node dysfunction.
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| 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | Break |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Lecture: ECG Practice Session 1
This session will allow the participants to:
- Apply the knowledge gained during the first part of the course.
- Test their ECG interpretation skills.
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| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Welcome Reception |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Lecture: Atrioventricular and Intraventricular Conduction Disturbances - Describe the electrocardiographic features and the etiology of atrioventricular and intraventricular conduction disturbances.
- Classify rhythm abnormalities according to the site of block and their etiology.
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| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Lecture: Advanced Programming of Pacemakers: Five Unrecognized Problems - Realize the importance of examining pacing rhythms carefully before the patient is discharged.
- Give examples of common pacemaker programming problems.
- Recognize from the electrocardiogram when the electrogram from pacing programmer is critical to understanding potential problems.
- Judge when tech services at pacing companies should be contacted for assistance.
- Compose a thorough evaluation report of pacemaker programming for a patient.
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| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Break |
| 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Lecture: ECG Practice Session 2
This session will allow the participants to:
- Apply the knowledge gained during the second part of the course.
- Test their ECG interpretation skills.
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| 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Lecture: Arrhythmia Management Illustrated by Cases - Develop management strategies for supraventricular tachyarrhythmias.
- Develop management strategies for ventricular tachyarrhythmias.
- Develop management strategies for bradyarrhythmias.
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| 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM | Break |
| 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | Lecture: Q&A and Discussion on Arrhythmia Management
This session will allow the participants to:
- Compare different treatment strategies for arrhythmias.
- Discuss challenges faced by clinicians during treatment of arrhythmias.
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| 3:30 PM | Course Concludes |
