Arthur M Schoen MD Chair in Gastroenterology U of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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thomas Abell, MD: No relevant disclosure to display
Presentation Description / Summary: This presentation reviews general GI motility and discussed animal models of pathophysiology that have been useful for mimicking human conditions. Several animal models are presented with an emphasis on bioelectric therapies for GI motor disorders. An overview of how humans are currently diagnosed and treated for GI motility is included.
Learner Outcomes: 1. Review GI motility 2. Discuss animal models of disease 3. List current ways of treating GI motor disorders in humans that may have applicability to veterinary internal medicine.
Learning Objectives:
1. Upon completion, participant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of GI Motility disorders in animals and humans.
2. Upon completion, participant will be able to discuss human and animal models of disease in GI Motility Disorders.
3. Upon completion, participant will be able to list current ways of treating GI motor disorders in humans that may have applicability to veterinary internal medicine.
