Review Course! Vascular Technology Registry Review -- May 2011

Section I: CEREBROVASCULAR

• Describe cerebrovascular anatomy and physiology
• Identify normal imaging and Doppler characteristics of the cerebrovascular system
• Explain routine carotid duplex/color scanning protocols
• Discuss patient presentation and common indications for ultrasound examination of the cerebrovascular system
• Recognize characteristics of commonly seen carotid artery disease
• List the various types of treatment for carotid artery disease
• Compare the testing methods, interpretation, and limitations of arteriography, MR angiography, and computed tomography

Section II: VENOUS

• Describe the anatomy and physiology associated with the deep and superficial venous system
• Identify normal imaging characteristics deep and superficial venous system
• Explain routine venous scanning protocols for the ultrasound evaluation of the upper and lower extremity
• Discuss patient presentation and common indications for ultrasound examination of the venous system
• Recognize imaging and Doppler characteristics associated with acute and chronic thrombosis and venous insufficiency
• Discuss treatment methods for venous disease

Section III: PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL

• Describe anatomy and physiology of the peripheral arterial system
• Identify normal imaging and Doppler characteristics of the upper and lower extremity arteries
• Explain routine scanning protocols for the duplex/color evaluation of the upper and lower extremity arteries
• Discuss patient presentation & common indications for the non-invasive evaluation of arterial disease
• Compare the testing methods, interpretation, and limitations of arteriography MR angiography, and computed tomography
• Describe physiologic testing methods for evaluation of upper and lower extremity arterial disease
• Discuss the various types of treatment for upper and lower extremity arterial disease

Section IV: ABDOMINAL / VISCERAL

• Describe abdominal vascular anatomy and physiology
• Identify normal imaging and Doppler characteristics associated with the abdominal vasculature
• Explain routine scanning protocols for the duplex/color evaluation of renal artery stenosis, portal venous disease, and mesenteric ischemia
• Discuss common indications for performing duplex/color evaluation of the abdominal vasculature
• Recognize imaging and Doppler/color characteristics of commonly seen pathology of the abdominal vasculature

Section V: Miscellaneous Conditions/Tests

• Explain examination protocols and criteria used for performing preoperative vein mapping
• Identify imaging and duplex/color characteristics associated with pseudoaneurysm and A-V fistulas
• Describe routine scanning protocols for the ultrasound evaluation of renal transplants
• Discuss indirect and duplex/color examination protocols and diagnostic criteria associated with impotence testing
• Define temporal arteritis and describe presenting symptoms
• Explain examination protocols and diagnostic criteria used to evaluate thoracic outlet syndrome

Section VI: Quality Assurance

• Define sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value, and accuracy
• Describe acceptable methods of infection control and patient safety
• Explain policies associated with instrument maintenance and documentation of examination