Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound

Sponsored by:

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Dates:

November 03, 2008 - November 06, 2008

Location:

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem NC USA

Course Description:

Instructs how ultrasound is applied to the detection and evaluation of disorders affecting extremity and abdominal blood vessels. Anatomy and physiology of the circulation is covered, along with the signs and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease. Scanning labs address technical skills for both the novice and those with experience with ultrasound imaging and concentrate upon duplex and color flow Doppler modalities. With an emphasis on the interpretation of test results, this course has been designed as one for physicians, general/cardiac sonographers and vascular technologists.

Accredited:

yes

Accredited Hours: 25

Main Topics:

Learner Objectives: At the conclusion of this continuing medical education activity, the participant should be better able to: ? Recognize the prevalence of peripheral vascular disease in the general population and the signs and symptoms of its effects upon the vasculature. ? Select the most appropriate peripheral vascular study according to patient signs and symptoms, incorporating an appreciation of the limitations of each testing modality. ? Interpret the results from noninvasive peripheral vascular studies and differentiate true information from artifactual.

Target Audience:

MD practitioner

Contact Information:

	Center for Medical Ultrasound Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Ctr. Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1039 Phone: 336-716-4505 Fax: 336-716-2447 cmu@wfubmc.edu
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