Introduction to Carotid & Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging (Jul 18 - 21, 2023)

Introduction to Carotid & Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Jul 18 - 21, 2023 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America.

Overview:
Introduction to Carotid & Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging Live Training Course is Taught by Leading Vascular Ultrasound Experts, With a 3:1 Participant to Faculty Hands-on Scan Ratio and is Specifically Designed for Physicians, Sonographers, and Other Medical Professionals Who Need Carotid & Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging Training. Gcus Offers Four Day Carotid & Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging Ultrasound Courses at Our Facility in St. Petersburg, Fl That Includes 130+ Interactive Case Presentations. In This (4) Four Day Long Vascular Program, Participants Will Learn Ultrasound Techniques for the Entire Vascular System.

Objectives:
• 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 and peripheral vascular 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 & 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
• Duplex/Color Evaluation of Lower Extremity Dvt
• Duplex/Color Evaluation of Upper Extremity Dvt
• 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
• Hands-on Scanning Sessions