Course Description:  

It includes 2-D imaging and Doppler evaluation of the normal and abnormal peripheral and extracerebral vascular system.

Learning Outcomes: 

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to identify the vascular anatomy of the upper and lower extremities and the extracerebral vessels. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of sonographic appearances, sonographic techniques, measurements, and Doppler flow characteristics in both normal and abnormal upper and lower extremities vessels as well as the carotid arteries

You will be able to describe:

·         Describe the factors that affect arterial and venous blood flow in the circulatory system. 

·         Identify the vascular anatomy of the upper and lower extremities and the extracerebral vessels.

·         Describe the anatomy and sonographic appearance of the lower extremities venous system

·         Explain the normal and abnormal color Doppler and spectral Doppler waveforms of the vascular system.    

·         Explain the technique and appearance to identify deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremities 

·         Describe normal and abnormal finding in 2-D, color Doppler, and spectral Doppler observed during: 

o    Lower extremity venous duplex examination

o    Lower extremity arterial duplex examination

o    Extracranial cerebrovascular duplex

o    Upper extremity veins

o    Upper extremity arteries

o    Aorta  

o    Renal arteries

o    Liver vessels

o    Mesenteric