This CME activity offers a comprehensive review of recent developments and issues in noninvasive vascular imaging. Faculty discuss state-of-the-art ultrasound and Doppler techniques used to evaluate the abdominal and peripheral arterial and venous vascular systems. In addition, diagnostic pearls and pitfalls, associated with noninvasive vascular imaging are discussed.
Target Audience
This CME Activity is intended and designed to offer educational opportunities to radiologists, vascular surgeons, cardiologists, sonographers, and other clinicians interested in learning more about noninvasive vascular ultrasound.
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this CME teaching activity, you should be able to:
- Discuss the newest techniques in the noninvasive diagnosis of endovascular disease, including venous and carotid imaging.
- Assess new developments in vascular imaging.
- Discuss the utility of ultrasound and Doppler imaging when used to evaluate the aorta, carotid arteries, and peripheral vascular system.
- Utilize ultrasound to evaluate abdominal transplants, endostents, bypass grafts and dialysis fistula.
- Utilize ultrasound to evaluate the venous system of the upper and lower extremities.
- Describe the appropriate role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the renal, mesenteric and hepatic arteries.
Program
Doppler Blood Flow Imaging and Spectral Analysis
John S. Pellerito, M.D., FACR, FAIUM, FSRU
Hemodynamics of Vascular Disease
Joseph F. Polak, M.D., MPH
Doppler Waveform Interpretation
Esther S.H. Kim, M.D., MPH, RPVI
Carotid Artery Protocols
Patricia A. (Tish) Poe, BA, RVT, FSVU
Technical Tricks and Tips for Carotid Evaluation
Patricia A. (Tish) Poe, BA, RVT, FSVU
Interpreting the Carotid Examination: Stenosis Grading
Joseph F. Polak, M.D., MPH
Challenging Carotid Cases
Margarita Revzin, M.D., MS, FAIUM
Carotid Duplex – Beyond Atherosclerosis
Esther S.H. Kim, M.D., MPH, RPVI
Duplex Evaluation after Carotid Endarterectomy and Carotid Stenting
R. Eugene Zierler, M.D., RPVI
How to Interpret Difficult and Uncommon Carotid Findings
John S. Pellerito, M.D., FACR, FAIUM, FSRU
Vascular Complications of COVID-19 Infection
Margarita Revzin, M.D., MS, FAIUM
The Other Carotid Criteria (CCA, ECA,Vertebrals)
R. Eugene Zierler, M.D., RPVI
Technique and Protocols for Venous Examination
Patricia A. (Tish) Poe, BA, RVT, FSVU
Pathophysiology of Extremity Venous Disease
Joseph F. Polak, M.D., MPH
Sonographic Diagnosis of Extremity DVT
Margarita Revzin, M.D., MS, FAIUM
Chronic Venous Disease and Venous Ablation
Joseph F. Polak, M.D., MPH
Physiologic Testing in Peripheral Arterial Disease
R. Eugene Zierler, M.D., RPVI
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Sonography (WRMSDS)
Patricia A. (Tish) Poe, BA, RVT, FSVU
Peripheral Arterial Duplex Criteria
John S. Pellerito, M.D., FACR, FAIUM, FSRU
Upper Extremity Arterial Duplex
Esther S.H. Kim, M.D., MPH, RPVI
Assessment of Peripheral Arterial Pathologies
Margarita Revzin, M.D., MS, FAIUM
Evaluation and Treatment of Pseudoaneurysms and Arteriovenous Fistulas
John S. Pellerito, M.D., FACR, FAIUM, FSRU
Follow-up of Peripheral Arterial Bypass Grafts and Stents
R. Eugene Zierler, M.D., RPVI
Duplex Evaluation of Dialysis Access
Patricia A. (Tish) Poe, BA, RVT, FSVU
Interesting Vascular Cases
Esther S.H. Kim, M.D., MPH, RPVI
Ultrasound Assessment of the Abdominal Aorta
Joseph F. Polak, M.D., MPH
Duplex Follow-up of EVAR
R. Eugene Zierler, M.D., RPVI
Renal Artery Duplex Examination
Esther S.H. Kim, M.D., MPH, RPVI
Doppler Evaluation of the Mesenteric Arteries
Margarita Revzin, M.D., MS, FAIUM
Doppler Evaluation of Portal Hypertension
John S. Pellerito, M.D., FACR, FAIUM, FSRU
Examination of Renal Transplants
Margarita Revzin, M.D., MS, FAIUM
Vascular Applications of Ultrasound Contrast Agents
John S. Pellerito, M.D., FACR, FAIUM, FSRU
CME Release Date 9/15/2021
CME Expiration Date 9/14/2024