Vascular Ultrasound

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Vascular ultrasound has progressed over the years to become much more than a screening tool. From its early beginnings of grainy black and white two dimensional images, to the addition of Doppler and color flow, it has become the modality of choice for early detection of peripheral arterial, cerebrovascular, and venous disease. For the detection of DVT and venous reflux, duplex testing is now the gold standard other modalities are compared to. Accurate diagnostic testing of the vascular system requires a comprehensive understanding of anatomy and hemodynamics as well as the various pathological conditions that can present. Multiple variables such as cardiac output, dehydration, and infection can all have an impact on the vascular system. This seminar provides an overview of physics and instrumentation, anatomy and hemodynamics, and diagnostic criteria suitable for anyone from an experienced sonographer to the beginner. For the physician wanting a more thorough understanding of the capabilities and potential of the vascular lab, along with interpretative criteria, our extensive library of case studies will prove invaluable. Our scan lab and state of the art equipment, along with our low student instructor ratios allow you plenty of time to perfect your protocol, and acquire the scanning experience necessary to perform diagnostic vascular exams.

Breakdown of Days:

• Day 1 – 2: Carotid Duplex Ultrasound
• Day 3 – 4: Peripheral Arterial Ultrasound
• Day 5 – 6: Venous Ultrasound
• Day 7: Abdominal Doppler

*For more information, visit the individual course page. Each section of this course can be taken individually.

Target Audience
Physicians who desire entry level training with vascular ultrasound, and sonographers or other health care professionals learning vascular ultrasound or cross training.

CME Credit

• “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 56 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 30 hours CE Credit.”

Faculty: Terry J. Zwakenberg, BS, RVT, RDCS

Dates/Location: All in Houston, Texas

• February 10 – 16
• March 31 – April 6
• June 23 – 29
• August 18 – 24
• October 20 – 26      

Hours: 8am – 5pm

Fee: $3,893