OVERVIEW

Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Duplex/color Flow Imaging is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Jul 20 - 21, 2023 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America.

Overview:
Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging Live Training Course is Taught by Leading Vascular Ultrasound Experts and Includes Topics Pertaining to the Aium, Acr, and Iac Ultrasound Practice and Lab Accreditation Guidelines. 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 Included. Extensive Hands-on Scanning is Provided With the Industry's Lowest 3:1 Participant to Faculty Hands-on Scan Ratio.

Objectives:
• 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:
• 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