LSVA Presents, Don't Break My Heart: Heartworm and Chagas Disease

LSVA Presents, Don't Break My Heart: What's New, Different, and Important in Heartworm and Chagas Disease?

December 4 -5, 2020

Presentors:
NCSU Distinguished Professor and under-recognized comedian, Clarke Atkins, DACVIM (Cardiology and Internal Medicine)
Chagas Disease expert, Dr. Roy Madigan
American Heartworm Society Past-President and practice owner, Dr. Steve Jones

Inclusions:
-10 Hours CE
-Chef prepared meals and refreshments
-Welcome packet + Digital Proceedings

Attend to hear the latest research and clinical breakthroughs in resistance, heat treatment of serum for heartworm testing, Wolbachia, doxycycline and minocycline, non-arsenical adulticidal therapy, shorter melarsomine protocols, and alternative heartworm preventives. Aso review the important basics of life cycle, pathogenesis, and clinical management of heartworm infection.

Hear from one of the nation’s leading experts in a devastating emerging disease. Dr. Roy Madigan will cover all aspects of Chagas disease, from prevalence to pathogenesis, diagnosis, novel treatments and environmental control. You’ll be amazed to hear what can be done to help your affected patients!

This special holiday program includes an adjusted schedule and new venue, optimized to allow guests to enjoy all the fun of the Riverwalk and San Antonio in December! This venue will sell out early. Be sure to register ASAP!

Location:
Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk Downtown
125 E. Houston Street
San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Contact name for this event.
Jenni Rizzo, DVM

Contact email for this event.
info@lonestarvetacademy.com

Website for this event
https://lonestarvetacademy.com/vet-ce-heartworm-chagas/

LSVA specializes in first-class service. We aim to create a comfortable, open environment where we can escape the hustle and crowds of larger conventions, to focus on meaningful growth and conversation. Register early for this one-of-a-kind program! Seating is limited.