OVERVIEW

Evaluation of the Abdominal Vasculature is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc.

Date of Original Release: 5/16/2017
Reviewed for content accuracy: 5/16/2020
This edition is valid for credit through 5/16/2023

Overview:
Evaluation of the Abdominal Vasculature CME Vital makes the participant familiar with the sonographic anatomy of the abdominal vasculature. Additionally, limited examination techniques will be reviewed.

Topics:
• Abdominal Vasculature
• Abdominal Aorta
• High Resistance Waveform
• Low Resistance Waveform
• Doppler Angle when Evaluating Renal Arteries

Objectives:
• Recognize the normal anatomy of the abdominal vasculature
• Identify the main branches of the abdominal aorta
• Recognize the abdominal arteries that will display a high-resistance waveform vs those that will display a low-resistance flow pattern
• Demonstrate the scan technique used to obtain an acceptable Doppler angle when evaluating renal arteries.

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