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The Schedule
- 8:00am – 8:15am: Welcome from SonoPath’s CEO & President
- 8:15am – 9:15am: Dr. Lobetti
Diagnosis and management of chronic GI tract disease - 9:15am – 10:15am: Dr. Lindquist
Mucocele vs sludgy GB, What’s clinical? What’s surgical?
GI obstructions & Pathology
10:15am – 10:30am: 15 min break – coffee break
- 10:30am: Welcome from EPICA
- 10:40am – 11:10am Dr. Lindquist
Adrenal Pathology, How to image and why? - 11:10am – 1:10pm: Dr. Scherk
How I treat…old cat with multiple problems
Multi-cat feeding – a nutritional challenge
1:15 – 2:25pm – LUNCH
at Hotel Lungarno
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(Borgo S. Jacopo, 14, 50125 Firenze FI)
- 2:30pm – 4:00pm: Dr. Lobetti
Approach to PuPd
The pyrexic dog
Approach to hematuria and chronic urinary tract infections
6:00pm – 8:30pm:
Friday Evening Welcome Reception | Fusion Bar
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(Vicolo dell’Oro, 3, 50123 Firenze FI)
- 8:00am – 8:15am: Dr. Lindquist The SonoPath Services
- 8:15am – 10:00am: Dr. Modler
How to Monitor Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs;
Reasons for treatment failure in Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease
10:15am – 10:30am: 15 min break – coffee break
- 10:15am: Welcome from Mindray
- 10:20am – 11:35am: Dr. Modler
Endocarditis – when to suspect and how to diagnose
Is this cat a cardiac patient or not – how to find out - 12:00 – 1:00pm: Dr. Scherk
Blood pressure is a critical factor: making measurements in hospital
1:15 – 2:25pm – LUNCH
at Hotel Lungarno
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(Borgo S. Jacopo, 14, 50125 Firenze FI)
- 2:30pm – 4:00pm: Dr. Lobetti
Acute Abdomen
Elevated liver enzymes – now what?
Diagnosing and managing acute pancreatitis
- 8:00 – 9:00am: Dr. Scherk
Margie’s feline insights - 9:00 – 10:00am: Dr. Lindquist
Thoracic pathology & sampling; when is it cardiogenic and when it isn’t by means of the probe. Pill vs needle scenarios
The Albumin & Anemia games
10:00 – 10:20am: 20 min – coffee break
- 10:20 – 11:20am: Dr. Lindquist
Shunt Hunt; To shunt or not to shunt
The Curvilinear Theory to differentiating normal from abnormal tissue patterns - 11:20 – 11:45am: Dr. Modler
A quick overview about effective open heart surgery concepts – When to recommend surgery in a cardiac patient - 11:45am – 12:45pm: ROUND TABLE Part 1
(Any additional questions please email [email protected])
1:00 – 2:15pm – LUNCH
at Hotel Lungarno
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(Borgo S. Jacopo, 14, 50125 Firenze FI)
- 2:15 – 3:30pm: ROUND TABLE Part 2
(Any additional questions please email [email protected])
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DVM, Dipl.-Tzt., Specialist German Board of Cardiology
DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice)
- Clinical Guidelines for Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Companion Animals
Feline biliary tree and gallbladder disease: Aetiology, diagnosis and treatment
Surgical management of feline biliary tract disease: decision-making and techniques
FELINE ABDOMINAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY: WHAT’S NORMAL? WHAT’S ABNORMAL? The normal gastrointestinal tract
FELINE ABDOMINAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY: WHAT’S NORMAL? WHAT’S ABNORMAL? The pancreas
- Feline Abdominal Ultrasonography: what’s normal? what’s Abnormal? The biliary tree
- Cardiorenal Syndrome Diagnosis and Management
BVSc, MMedVet, PhD, DECVIM
DMV (Italy), DABVP, Cert. IVUSS, Founder & CEO of SonoPath.com
Real Advice for Real Life.
An event that goes beyond theory and focuses on tangible, real-world solutions to improve your practice.
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Palazzo Capponi
The Palazzo Capponi, a jewel of Renaissance Florence, was built in the 15th century by the prestigious Capponi family, who were prominent Florentine nobility and influential in both politics and finance. Located in the Oltrarno district, the palace’s architecture is a stunning example of early Renaissance design, featuring elegant facades, grand archways, and intricately decorated interiors. The courtyard at the center of the house is the first known example of a Renassiance courtyard. Over the centuries, the building underwent various renovations, each layer adding to its architectural and artistic legacy.
In its early years, the Palazzo Capponi served as both a family residence and a symbol of the Capponi family’s influence within Florentine society, particularly their alliance with the Medici. The palace played host to gatherings of scholars, artists, and political figures, embodying the spirit of intellectual and cultural exchange that defined the Renaissance. Inside the Palazzo Capponi today is one of Florence’s most impressive private art collections. The Grand Salon, with its vaulted ceilings, includes four portraits of the Medici, painted by Sustermans in the 17th century and two huge scenic paintings by Salvator Rosa. In this room are also a portrait of the Senator Giovanni Battista Capponi and a terra cotta bust of Ludovico, the Elder, from whom the current owner is a direct descendant.
Today, the Palazzo Capponi is a celebrated historical landmark and an esteemed venue for events. Equipped with modern facilities, it now serves as a unique setting for conferences like SonoPath’s 3rd Annual Summit. Carefully preserved, it retains its timeless allure, allowing attendees to experience a slice of Florentine history amidst modern lecture topics. The Palazzo’s seamless blend of historic charm and cutting-edge facilities makes it the perfect place to bring innovative ideas to life.
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