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, 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 and hepatic arteries.
Topics And Speakers:
Session 1
Fundamentals: The Carotid Duplex Exam
Heather L. Gornik, M.D., RVT, RPVI
Evolution of Carotid Diagnostic Criteria
R. Eugene Zierler, M.D.
Update on IAC Carotid Diagnostic Criteria Project
Heather L. Gornik, M.D., RVT, RPVI
Assessment of Vertebral Arteries and Arch Vessels in the Vascular Lab
Leslie M. Scoutt, M.D.
Session 2
Non Atherosclerotic Carotid Disorders
Esther S. H. Kim, M.D., MPH, RPVI
Fundamentals of the TCD Examination
Larry N. Raber, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
Panel: Our Most Interesting Carotid Cases of the Year
Moderator: Heather L. Gornik, M.D., RVT, RPVI
Esther S. H. Kim, M.D., MPH, RPVI
Larry N. Raber, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
Leslie M. Scoutt, M.D.
R. Eugene Zierler, M.D.
Peripheral Arterial Duplex
Session 3
Fundamentals: Arterial Duplex and Physiological Testing for Native and Revascularized Arteries
Heather L. Gornik, M.D., RVT, RPVI
Doppler Waveform Nomenclature: From Chaos to Standardization
Esther S. H. Kim, M.D., MPH, RPVI
Management of PAD: New Developments in Medical Therapy
Natalie Evans, M.D.
Guidelines for Follow-up after Arterial Procedures
R. Eugene Zierler, M.D.
Session 4
Evaluation of Upper Extremity Arterial Disorders in the Vascular Lab
Natalie Evans, M.D.
Our Most Interesting Arterial Cases of the Year
Moderator: Leslie M. Scoutt, M.D.
Heather L. Gornik, M.D., RVT, RPVI
Natalie Evans, M.D.
Esther S. H. Kim, M.D., MPH, RPVI
R. Eugene Zierler, M.D.
Maximizing Quality in the Vascular Lab
Too Many Images: Over Documentation in the Vascular Lab
Natalie Evans, M.D.
Lab Management Panel: Pearls of Wisdom on Running a Vascular Lab
Moderator: Heather L. Gornik, M.D., RVT, RPVI
Heather L. Gornik, M.D., RVT, RPVI
Natalie Evans, M.D.
Esther S. H. Kim, M.D., MPH, RPVI
R. Eugene Zierler, M.D.
Abdominal/Visceral
Session 5
Screening and Follow-up of AAA – A Guideline Based Approach
Heather L. Gornik, M.D., RVT, RPVI
Endoleak Detection after EVAR
George L. Berdejo, B.A., RVT
Duplex Criteria for Native and Stented Mesenteric and Renal Arteries
R. Eugene Zierler, M.D.
5 Top Tips on Renal Artery Imaging
George L. Berdejo, B.A., RVT
Panel: Our Most Interesting Abdominal Duplex Cases of the Year
Moderator: Esther S. H. Kim, M.D., MPH, RPVI
George L. Berdejo, B.A., RVT
Heather L. Gornik, M.D., RVT, RPVI
Leslie M. Scoutt, M.D.
R. Eugene Zierler, M.D.
Advanced Applications
Session 6
Duplex Evaluation of Pelvic Venous Disorders
R. Eugene Zierler, M.D.
Advanced TCD Applications Larry N. Raber, RDMS, RVT, RT
Access Site Complications and Their Management
Esther S. H. Kim, M.D., MPH, RPVI
Hepatoportal Doppler and Evaluation of Liver Transplants
Leslie M. Scoutt, M.D.
Venous
Session 7
Fundamentals: Venous Duplex Exam for Diagnosis of Lower and Upper Extremity DVT
Heather L. Gornik, M.D., RVT, RPVI
Guideline Based DVT Management in 2019 – What the Vascular Lab Community Should Know
Natalie Evans, M.D.
Non-DVT “Must Knows” for a Reader of Venous Duplex Studies
Leslie M. Scoutt, M.D.
Session 8
Venous Reflux Testing Protocol, Technical Tips and Tricks
George L. Berdejo, B.A., RVT
Assessment of Hemodialysis Access in the Vascular Lab
Leslie M. Scoutt, M.D.
Mapping Prior to Dialysis Access Creation
George L. Berdejo, B.A., RVT
Panel: Our Most Interesting Venous Cases of the Year
Moderator: Heather L. Gornik, M.D., RVT, RPVI
George L. Berdejo, B.A., RVT
Heather L. Gornik, M.D., RVT, RPVI
Natalie Evans, M.D.
Leslie M. Scoutt, M.D.
Session 9
Introduction to Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound
Edward G. Grant, M.D., FACR
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound of the Liver
Edward G. Grant, M.D., FACR
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound of the Kidneys
Edward G. Grant, M.D., FACR
Session 10
Vascular Emergencies
Leslie M. Scoutt, M.D.
Carotid US: 2019 Update
Leslie M. Scoutt, M.D.
Leg Pain & Swelling: It’s Not just About DVT
Leslie M. Scoutt, M.D.
