Vascular Ultrasound 2026

Vascular Ultrasound 2026 is organized by Advanced Health Education Center (AHEC) and will be held from Apr 13 - 17, 2026 at Advanced Health Education Center, Houston, Texas, United States of America.

Description:
Vascular ultrasound has evolved far beyond a simple screening tool. From its early days of grainy black-and-white images to advanced Doppler and color flow technology, it is now the modality of choice for detecting peripheral arterial, cerebrovascular, and venous disease. Duplex testing has become the gold standard for identifying DVT and venous reflux, setting the benchmark for other diagnostic modalities. Accurate vascular assessment requires a thorough understanding of anatomy, hemodynamics, and the wide range of pathological conditions that can affect the vascular system. Factors such as cardiac output, dehydration, and infection can all impact vascular function and imaging interpretation.

This comprehensive 5-day seminar provides an in-depth review of vascular ultrasound physics and instrumentation, anatomy and hemodynamics, and diagnostic criteria. It is designed for physicians seeking foundational vascular training, sonographers, or other healthcare professionals learning or cross-training in vascular ultrasound.

Hands-on experience is a central part of this course. Our low student-to-instructor ratios, state-of-the-art equipment, and extensive scan lab sessions allow participants to perfect scanning protocols and acquire the skills necessary to perform accurate diagnostic vascular exams. Physicians will benefit from our extensive library of case studies, providing insight into interpretive criteria and the full capabilities of the vascular lab.

Course Schedule:

Days 1–2: Carotid Duplex Ultrasound

Days 3–4: Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound

Day 5: Abdominal Doppler Ultrasound

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Correctly identify vessel anatomy and orientation in a vascular ultrasound examination.
• Identify the variations in instrumentation and Doppler principles and the effects in scanning parameters.
• Describe the flow characteristics and the manifestations of disease processes.
• Discuss QA of the procedure and equipment.
• Analyse the results of a vascular exam for pathological conditions and in certain cases, quantify the diseases.
• Identify additional resource information on vascular ultrasound.

Course Topics:

• Overview of the physical principles of ultrasound including Doppler and color flow
• Comprehensive review of the ultrasound platform controls enabling you to optimize your system for even the most difficult patient
• Carotid duplex testing including: anatomy, hemodynamics, diagnostic criteria, case studies, pearls and pitfalls, as well as standardized reporting
• Arterial duplex testing
• Anatomy, hemodynamics, and diagnostic criteria 
• Venous diagnostics including techniques for the detection of DVT and Venous reflux
• Case studies, pearls and pitfalls, and standardized reporting
• Hands-on scan lab