Oakstone Society for Vascular Medicine Comprehensive Review of Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation and Registry Preparation 2023
Format: 40 videos + 2 pdfs, size: 8.62 GB
Course Audience: cardiologists, vascular medicine specialists, vascular surgeons, vascular technologists, vascular and general sonographers, radiologists
Overview:
This online CME program spans 40 lectures that expose you to all aspects of non-invasive vascular testing. Abundant case study materials and over 100 registry-type exam questions will help those who work within the non-invasive vascular laboratory to prepare for the RPVI examination and maintain IAC Vascular Testing continuing medical education requirements. Nationally-renowned speakers provide expanded content on vascular lab operations and ergonomics, as well as valuable insight on:
- Imaging techniques (grayscale, color and spectral Doppler, physiological testing)
- Various testing protocols and diagnostic criteria
- A broad range of vascular pathology, both common and rare
- Fundamentals of vascular physics
- Quality improvement and patient safety
- And more…
Date of Original Release: June 30, 2023
Date Credits Expire: June 29, 2026
Unique Learning Objectives
At the completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Recognize basic ultrasound physics concepts and their application to vascular ultrasound and physiologica testing
- Identify common imaging and Doppler artifacts encountered in the vascular laboratory
- Use grayscale imaging, color Doppler analysis, and spectral Doppler waveforms to assist in the diagnosis of arterial and venous disease
- Apply interpretation skills for diagnosis of internal carotid artery stenosis using duplex ultrasound
- Apply interpretation skills for diagnosis of venous thrombosis and venous valvular reflux using duplex ultrasound
- Use arterial duplex and physiological testing to assess severity and anatomic location of lower extremity arterial disease
- Apply standard diagnostic criteria to diagnose abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and renal and mesenteric artery stenosis using duplex ultrasound
- Use color and spectral Doppler analysis to assess the patency of arterial and venous stents and following endovascular AAA repair
- Recognize uncommon and rare vascular disorders encountered in the vascular laboratory
- Use best practices for running a high quality vascular laboratory, including quality improvement program, accreditation, and prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WRMSD) among technical personnel
- Identify areas of knowledge deficit to improve preparation for the ARDMS Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) examination
Intended Audience
This program is designed for cardiologists, vascular medicine specialists, vascular surgeons, vascular technologists, vascular and general sonographers, radiologists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
1. Preparing for the Registry Examination (Video MP4 Format)
2. Physics & Instrumentation I (Video MP4 Format)
3. Physics & Instrumentation II (Video MP4 Format)
4. Transducer Selection, Image Optimization, Spectral & Color Doppler & B-Mode Artifacts (Video MP4 Format)
5. Quality Improvement in the Vascular Laboratory (Video MP4 Format)
6. Fundamentals of Ergonomics in the Vascular Lab (Video MP4 Format)
7. Basics of the Carotid Duplex Examination & Criteria for Diagnosis of Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis (Video MP4 Format)
8. Carotid Evaluation Following Stents & Endarterectomy, Interpretive Pitfalls (Video MP4 Format)
9. Non-atherosclerotic Cerebrovascular Disease – Duplex Findings (Video MP4 Format)
10. Aortic Arch Vessel & Vertebral Artery Findings, Subclavian Steal (Video MP4 Format)
11. Transcranial Doppler Essentials (Video MP4 Format)
12. Interpretive Case Review – Carotid, Vertebral & Subclavian Arteries – Rapid Fire Cases (Video MP4 Format)
13. Lower Extremity Arterial Physiological Testing (Video MP4 Format)
14. Lower Extremity Arterial Duplex (Video MP4 Format)
15. Upper Extremity Arterial Testing (Video MP4 Format)
16. Pedal Artery Duplex & CLTI Duplex Imaging (Video MP4 Format)
17. Arterial Access Complications (Video MP4 Format)
18. Dialysis Access Mapping & Post Procedure Evaluation (Video MP4 Format)
19. Interpretive Case Review – Physiologic Testing & Duplex of Native Upper & Lower Extremity Arteries – Rapid Fire Cases (Video MP4 Format)
20. Interpretive Case Review – Duplex Assessment of Arterial Bypass Grafts & Stents – Rapid Fire Cases (Video MP4 Format)
21. Interpretive Case Review – Access Complications, Dialysis Access, Vascular Zebras – Rapid Fire Cases (Video MP4 Format)
22. Renal (Native & Transplant) Duplex Ultrasound, Renal Stents (Video MP4 Format)
23. Mesenteric Artery Duplex Ultrasound, Mesenteric Stents (Video MP4 Format)
24. Assessment of the Aorta, Surveillance of AAA & Follow-up of Aortic Endografts (Video MP4 Format)
25. Duplex Doppler Assessment of Hepatic-Portal Vasculature (Video MP4 Format)
26. Interpretive Case Review – Abdominal Aorta, AAA & Endografts; Renal & Mesenteric Ultrasound – Rapid Fire Cases (Video MP4 Format)
27. Interpretive Case Review – Aortic, Mesenteric, Renal & Pelvic Arterial & Venous Compression Syndrome, Arteriopathies (Video MP4 Format)
28. Venous Duplex for Diagnosis of Deep Venous Thrombosis (Video MP4 Format)
29. Bare Bones for the Boards – Venous Physiological Testing (Video MP4 Format)
30. Venous Duplex for Assessment of Venous Valvular Incompetency, Mapping for Endovenous Therapies, Assessing for EHIT (Video MP4 Format)
31. Venous Duplex for Assessment of Central Veins (Video MP4 Format)
32. Interpretive Case Review – Venous Testing 1 – Rapid Fire Cases (Video MP4 Format)
33. Interpretive Case Review – Venous Testing 2 – Rapid Fire Cases (Video MP4 Format)
34. Key Non-Vascular Incidental Findings Every Reader Should Know (Video MP4 Format)
35. Physics, Technology & Instrumentation Mock RPVI Examination (Video MP4 Format)
36. Mock Examination Questions – Session I (Video MP4 Format)
37. Mock Examination Questions – Session II (Video MP4 Format)
38. Mock Examination Questions – Session III (Video MP4 Format)
39. Mock RPVI Examination Questions – TCD & TCI (Video MP4 Format)
40. Mock Examination Questions – Essentials of Accreditation, Patient Care & Safety, Quality Assurance & Test Validation (Video MP4 Format)
Questions (PDF Format)
Syllabus (PDF Format)