Carotid Duplex/Color Flow

Carotid Duplex/Color Flow
Thursday, March 15, 2012 - Saturday, March 17, 2012
Advanced Health Education Center
Houston, Texas (TX), United States
Provided by Advanced Health Education Center

CME Provider:
Advanced Health Education Center
8502 Tybor Drive
Houston, Texas (TX) 77074
United States

Toll Free: (800) 239-1361
Phone: (713) 772-0157
Fax: (713) 772-0155

Conference Center:
Advanced Health Education Center
8502 Tybor Drive
Houston, Texas (TX) 77074
United States

Phone: (800) 239-1361

Description:
This three-day “How-To” course will provide you with a basic, practical understanding of carotid ultrasound. The physics and instrumentation of carotid scanning, to include the spectral analysis and correlation is covered for obtaining quantitative information. The hemodynamics of the cerebrovascular system are explained as they relate to the Doppler procedure. You will learn to measure Intimal Medial Thickness (IMT) of the inner two layers of the carotid artery and it’s correlation to coronary artery disease. The use of color and the normal versus abnormal characteristics are discussed.

Objectives
At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
• Identify the ultrasound appearance of normal carotid anatomy, architecture and flow.
• Use color flow and imaging to evaluate carotid flow.
• Describe the use of ultrasound to characterize carotid arterial disease.
• Perform Doppler calculations in a complete carotid procedure.
• Perform a basic carotid arterial procedure using the correct protocol.
• Describe image-optimization for carotid artery ultrasound exams.
• Identify additional resources for information on carotid arterial ultrasound.
• Measure the intimal medial thickness of the cornary artery.

Course Topics
• Physics and Instrumentation
• Normal Anatomy and Hemodynamics
• Scan Protocol and QA
• Carotid Arterial Disease
• Doppler Measurements
• Spectral and Color Correlation
• Artifacts
• Quantifying Carotid Artery Disease
• Case Studies
• Hands-on Scanning

CME Credits
"The Advanced Health Education Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”
“The Advanced Health Education Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24 hours AMA PRA Category I™. Physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”
"The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers allows 18 Hours CE Credit.”

Target Audience
Physicians who desire entry level training carotid arterial ultrasound. Sonographers or other health professionals learning carotid arterial ultrasound or cross training.

Fee includes lecture, scanning laboratory instruction with models, and supplies for the classroom and laboratory. Students are responsible for their textbooks, housing, and transportation.

Recommended Textbook
Peripheral Vascular Sonography by J. Polak.

Self Assessment Module (SAM): No

Instructors:
Thomas Whelan, IIIRT(R),RDMS,RDCS,RVT,FASE

Specialty Audience:
Radiology