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Dr. Andrea Eriksson De Rezende, veterinary cardiologist, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss a cardiology case. Dr. Roark has an 11yo FS chihuahua with a grade V/VI systolic heart murmur that needs a dental cleaning. The patient is reportedly starting to cough at home. Dr. Roark wonders if this patient is safe for anesthesia and what sort of diagnostic workup and treatment plan would be appropriate. Dr. Eriksson lends her expertise! This episode is brought to you by CEVA Animal Health LINKS: Explore Free CE from Ceva: Cardalis Info: Skyline Veterinary Specialists: Email: andreaeriksson@ Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Team Training Course: Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course: Dr. Andy Roark Swag: All Links: ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Andrea Eriksson De Rezende is a native of Eugene, Oregon and completed her undergraduate studies at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. She received her veterinary degree from Oregon State University in 2005, which was followed by a one-year rotating small animal and surgical internship at Oregon State University. She then completed a three-year residency in cardiology at North Carolina State University. Dr. Eriksson De Rezende became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology) in 2009. Until mid 2011, Andrea was an assistant professor of cardiology at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Andrea then moved to Brooklyn, NY to join the Veterinary Emergency and Referral group. Currently, Andrea is managing partner at Skyline Veterinary Specialists in Matthews, NC. Her research interests include management of congestive heart failure with particular interest in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system as well as cardiac imaging. Personal interests include cooking, travel & singing.
