Ep 63: Ellie Mardell on feline hypertension

Systemic hypertension is a significant cause of morbidity in older cats, but early outward signs can be subtle or absent. Ellie Mardell, feline medicine specialist, discusses diagnostic and management considerations in this Vet Times Podcast. ______________________ 𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗕 𝗠𝗔 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗦𝗔𝗠 𝗗𝗦𝗔𝗠(𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲) 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 After three years in small animal practice, Ellie undertook a residency in feline medicine at the AHT and then worked at the University of Bristol for a year. She since gained an RCVS diploma and specialist status in feline medicine while working in a private referral hospital in the north-west of England. In 2018, Ellie established her own company, Feline Better, providing a visiting feline medicine consultancy and endoscopy service to local practices, and offering coaching for the membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists exam through Platinum CPD. She wrote an article, “Feline hypertension”, that appeared in Vet Times (Volume 51, Issue 40, Pages 6-8) that goes into more detail on the condition. It is online at Vet Times CPD+ at https://cpd.vettimes.co.uk/cpd-plus/companion-animal/cpd-cardiology/feline-hypertension Image: Stephen Cain Photography

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