Vascular Imaging I

Catalog description

This course introduces scanning of the arterial and venous systems with a focus on the vasculature of the major organs of the abdomen, and related hemodynamic considerations. Topics include anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, exam indications, sonographic and Doppler appearance and findings, and sonographic scanning techniques and common protocols. Also covered are the principles and techniques of 2-D Doppler, color Doppler, power Doppler, and waveform interpretation.