Blended Introduction to Transcranial Doppler and Introduction to Carotid/peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging Course

Blended Introduction to Transcranial Doppler and Introduction to Carotid/peripheral Vascular Duplex/color Flow Imaging Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Jul 17 - 21, 2023 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America.

Overview:
The Blended Introduction to Transcranial Doppler and Carotid & Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging Live Training Course is Taught by Leading Vascular Ultrasound Experts and Covers Intra- and Extra-Cranial Cerebrovascular Anatomy/physiology, Doppler Principles, Scan Techniques, Interpretation Criteria, and Interactive Interpretation Sessions, Lectures and Interactive Case Studies Pertaining to Upper and Lower Extremity Arterial and Venous Applications as Well as Evaluation of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Pseudoaneurysm, and Bypass Grafts is Included. Extensive Hands-on Workshops Are Provided With a 3:1 Participant Faculty Hands-on Scan Ratio Allowing the Participant to Have the Confidence to Immediately Integrate the Skil

Objectives:
• Increase participant's knowledge to better perform and/or interpret TCD/TCI examinations.
• Demonstrate standard scan techniques for performing a TCD and TCI exam.
• Recognize normal and abnormal intracranial Doppler spectral waveform characteristics.
• Apply diagnostic criteria for TCD/TCI interpretation.
• state the clinical applications and limitations of TCD/TCI examinations.
• Increase knowledge and confidence to integrate the skills learned in a clinical setting.
• Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Imaging ultrasound examinations.
• Apply knowledge of the anatomy/physiology of the cerebrovascular system to the Carotid Duplex examination.
• Cite Doppler/color physics principles and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls and/or (physicians) utilize this information for identifying technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis.
• Perform routine scan protocols and Doppler calculations in a complete carotid duplex/color examination.
• Differentiate normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/color characteristics.
• List methods for obtaining quantitative information and state the diagnostic relevance of each measurement.
• Characterize plaque morphology and other pathology associated with cerebral vascular disease.
• Perform Intima-Media Thickness measurements and state the clinical significance as a screening method for cardiovascular disease.
• Integrate the information to include and prepare a structured report for a carotid ultrasound examination.
• Apply diagnostic criteria for accurate interpretation of carotid duplex/color flow examinations.
• Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret upper and lower Peripheral Vascular ultrasound examinations.
• Apply knowledge of the anatomy/physiology of the upper and lower extremity venous and arterial systems into the venous and arterial duplex and physiologic testing examinations.
• Cite Doppler/color physics and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls and/or (physicians) utilize this information for recognizing technical • errors which may result in misdiagnosis.
• Perform routine scan protocols, and document Doppler waveforms for arterial and venous evaluations of the upper and lower extremity.
• Differentiate normal/abnormal imaging, spectral Doppler, and color characteristics for identifying arterial and venous disease.
• State the indications and applications of indirect testing methods for lower arterial disease.
• Cite the sonographic appearance of an abdominal aortic and popliteal aneurysm.
• List the diagnostic criteria for aneurysm evaluation.
• List the etiology of pseudo-aneurysm.
• Recognize the duplex/color characteristics associated with pseudoaneurysm.
• Demonstrate vein mapping techniques to identify suitability as a potential arterial bypass graft.
• Perform routine scan protocols and document Doppler waveforms for venous evaluation of the lower extremities, including pre and post-vein ablation evaluation.
• State the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of venous insufficiency.
• Perform evaluation for venous insufficiency and patency of perforators for vein therapy treatment.

Topics:
• Doppler Physics and Color Fundamentals
• Tcd Neuroanatomy
• Normal Flow Characteristics & Velocity Ranges
• Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
• Aneurysm Rupture
• Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
• Pulsatility Index and Tcd
• Cerebral Circulatory Arrest
• Tcd/cerebrovascular Disease: Stenosis, Collateral Competency
• Microemboli and Pfo
• Emboli Monitoring Techniques
• Vasomotor Reactivity, Surgery Monitoring, and Specialty Testing
• Sickle Cell and Tcd
• Tcd Examination Techniques
• Vasospasm
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Patent Foramen Ovale (Pfo) Testing
• Doppler & Color Fundamentals
• Carotid Anatomy & Physiology
• Normal Carotid Spectral Analysis
• Carotid Scan Protocol
• Intima-media Thickness: Measurement & Evaluation
• Carotid Stenosis Assessment
• Non-atherosclerotic Carotid Abnormalities
• Challenging Case Studies
• Venous Anatomy, Scan Techniques & Normal Characteristics
• Venous Duplex / Color Evaluation of Ue & Le
• Evaluation of Venous Insufficiency
• Duplex / Color Evaluation for Venous Ablation Procedures
• Types of Vein Ablation Procedures
• Pre-procedure Mapping
• Post-procedure Mapping
• Peripheral Arterial Anatomy & Physiology
• Evaluation of Ue Arteries – Indirect & Direct
• Evaluation of Le Arteries – Indirect & Direct
• Management & Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease