CE: Evaluation and Treatment of Suspected Hyperadrenocorticism Syndrome in Dogs

Hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) or Cushing syndrome is a common endocrine disease in dogs. This syndrome includes ACTH dependent (pituitary dependent hyperadrenocorticism), ACTH independent (adrenal dependent), iatrogenic Cushing syndrome, and atypical sex hormone.

This dvm360 Flex Continuing Education course sponsored by NorthStar VETS is approved for 0.5 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. It is led by speaker Tammy Anderson, DVM, DACVIM, a New Jersey native who joined NorthStar VETS in 2004.

The course includes a review of signs of hyperadrenocorticism as well as changes seen in a minimum data base that may lead the practitioner to suspect hyperadrenocorticism. Both screening and differentiation tests will be reviewed, and therapeutic options will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

• The attendee will be able to recognize common clinical signs of hyperadrenocorticism.
• The attendee will differentiate between which patients should be tested for hyperadrenocorticism versus those that should not.
• The attendee will be able to determine a diagnostic plan to diagnose HAC.
• The attendee will understand how to differentiate between pituitary dependent hyperadrenocorticism, adrenal dependent hyperadrenocorticism and Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome.
• The attendee will be able to treat hyperadrenocorticism

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