Third Annual Vascular Ultrasound Master Class 2021

Third Annual Vascular Ultrasound Master Class 2021 is organized by Houston Methodist Hospital - DeBakey CV Education and will be held on Nov 13, 2021.

Target Audience:
Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, ultrasound technologists, sonographers, residents, fellows and students.

Program Overview:
Expert faculty will discuss basics of vascular ultrasound physics and techniques of examinations, their clinical applications and interpretations. Protocols will be reviewed with interpretation classes, and didactic lessons will feature case studies and discussion to build strong basic knowledge. The course is designed for participants seeking advanced knowledge of vascular ultrasound and its clinical applications.

Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the arterial-venous vascular anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
• Recognize characteristic patterns of blood flow in the vessels.
• Identify proper techniques for performing comprehensive vascular ultrasound studies.
• Relate normal and abnormal blood flow patterns to clinical presentation.
• Recognize and interpret vascular ultrasound findings.
• Describe clinical usefulness and limitations of the vascular ultrasound evaluations.

Educational Method:
Didactic Lectures

Evaluation Method:
Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.