Who We Are

The Cardiac Education Group is a not-for-profit group of board-certified veterinary cardiologists from both academia and private practice that offers independent recommendations for the evaluation and treatment of canine heart disease. The group is committed to providing resources and information on the diagnosis, treatment and management of heart disease and heart failure in dogs and cats in order to promote early detection and diagnosis with greater accuracy and confidence.

The CEG mission is to offer educational recommendations and resources that will help veterinarians diagnose, treat and manage heart disease and heart failure in dogs and cats, improving the lives of pets with heart disease.

• Educational activities to increase veterinarians’ skills and confidence in diagnosing, treating and managing heart disease and heart failure
• Tools and resources to help veterinarians detect and diagnose heart disease earlier and with greater accuracy
• Recommendations to ensure dogs and cats with heart failure receive optimal care and treatments to promote longevity and quality of life
• On-line resources for veterinarians
• Collaboration among pet owners and veterinarians pertaining to canine heart health

Aaron C. Wey, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM
Upstate Veterinary Specialties, Albany, NY

Brian Scansen, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM
Professor of Cardiology, Service Head, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Colorado State University

John D. Bonagura, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM
Professor, North Carolina State University

Rebecca Stepien, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM
Clinical Professor of Cardiology, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine

Sonya Gordon, DVM, DVSc, Diplomate ACVIM
Professor of Cardiology, Texas A&M University

Terri DeFrancesco, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM, ACVECC
Professor of Cardiology and Critical Care, North Carolina State University

Whit Church, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM
Arizona Veterinary Specialists, Pheonix, AZ