PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This four day program is designed to provide a foundation for the use of state-of-the-art
techniques in advanced vascular diagnosis for all interested ultrasound practitioners. The topics provide an overview of anatomical and ultrasound pattern recognition in various abdominal and peripheral vessels. Discussions will be held on examination techniques and the avoidance of common inaccuracies encountered in practice.

Particular attention is given to both the role of colour Doppler and the practical probe manipulation manoeuvres required to obtain good ultrasound "windows" to vessels being interrogated. Participants will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge they have acquired in small group "hands-on" tutorial sessions. These extended practical sessions will be directed by experienced vascular sonographers.

LECTURE TOPICS INCLUDE

• Instrumentation
• Vascular Anatomy
• Non-ultrasound peripheral arterial assessment
• Ultrasound peripheral arterial assessment
• Interpretation of results
• Superficial venous examination
• Venous incompetence
• Venous mapping
• Abdominal vascular anatomy review
• Doppler examination of abdominal vasculature
• Renal artery disease & examination technique

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. To provide instruction in vascular anatomy, abdominal vasculature and renal pathology & diagnosis, along with the techniques of ultrasound vascular assessment of the peripheral arterial system and the lower limb superficial venous system.
2. To provide an understanding of non-ultrasound peripheral arterial testing.
3. To provide extended practical tuition in the techniques of vascular scanning, including colour & spectral Doppler techniques.