Principles of Vascular Imaging for Abdomen and Cardiac Sonographers

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Course designed for sonographers experienced in scanning abdomen and/or cardiac ultrasound exams. Specialized advanced study of selected vascular examinations in the cerebrovascular, peripheral arterial and peripheral venous systems. Examinations include: carotid, arterial physiologic lower extremity, venous duplex upper and lower extremity. Focus on anatomy, hemodynamics, pathology, sonographic appearance of normal and diseased vessels, specific testing methods and sonographic impressions. This course is not intended to fulfill the requirements necessary to take the credentialing examination for vascular technology.