Educational Objectives 

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, bypass grafts 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, mesenteric and hepatic arteries.

Program 

• Doppler Blood Flow Imaging and Spectral Analysis
  John S. Pellerito, M.D., FACR, FAIUM, FSRU
• Hemodynamics of Vascular Disease
  Joseph F. Polak, M.D., MPH
• Doppler Waveform Interpretation
  Esther S.H. Kim, M.D., MPH, RPVI
• Carotid Artery Protocols
  Patricia A. (Tish) Poe, BA, RVT, FSVU
• Technical Tricks and Tips for Carotid Evaluation
  Patricia A. (Tish) Poe, BA, RVT, FSVU
• Interpreting the Carotid Examination: Stenosis Grading
  Joseph F. Polak, M.D., MPH
• Challenging Carotid Cases
  Margarita Revzin, M.D., MS, FAIUM
• Carotid Duplex – Beyond Atherosclerosis
  Esther S.H. Kim, M.D., MPH, RPVI
• Duplex Evaluation after Carotid Endarterectomy and Carotid Stenting
  R. Eugene Zierler, M.D., RPVI
• How to Interpret Difficult and Uncommon Carotid Findings
  John S. Pellerito, M.D., FACR, FAIUM, FSRU
• Vascular Complications of COVID-19 Infection
  Margarita Revzin, M.D., MS, FAIUM
• The Other Carotid Criteria (CCA, ECA,Vertebrals)
  R. Eugene Zierler, M.D., RPVI
• Technique and Protocols for Venous Examination
  Patricia A. (Tish) Poe, BA, RVT, FSVU
• Pathophysiology of Extremity Venous Disease
  Joseph F. Polak, M.D., MPH
• Sonographic Diagnosis of Extremity DVT
  Margarita Revzin, M.D., MS, FAIUM
• Chronic Venous Disease and Venous Ablation
  Joseph F. Polak, M.D., MPH
• Physiologic Testing in Peripheral Arterial Disease
  R. Eugene Zierler, M.D., RPVI
• Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Sonography (WRMSDS)
  Patricia A. (Tish) Poe, BA, RVT, FSVU
• Peripheral Arterial Duplex Criteria
  John S. Pellerito, M.D., FACR, FAIUM, FSRU
• Upper Extremity Arterial Duplex
  Esther S.H. Kim, M.D., MPH, RPVI
• Assessment of Peripheral Arterial Pathologies
  Margarita Revzin, M.D., MS, FAIUM
• Evaluation and Treatment of Pseudoaneurysms and Arteriovenous Fistulas
  John S. Pellerito, M.D., FACR, FAIUM, FSRU
• Follow-up of Peripheral Arterial Bypass Grafts and Stents
  R. Eugene Zierler, M.D., RPVI
• Duplex Evaluation of Dialysis Access
  Patricia A. (Tish) Poe, BA, RVT, FSVU
• Interesting Vascular Cases
  Esther S.H. Kim, M.D., MPH, RPVI
• Ultrasound Assessment of the Abdominal Aorta
  Joseph F. Polak, M.D., MPH
• Duplex Follow-up of EVAR
  R. Eugene Zierler, M.D., RPVI
• Renal Artery Duplex Examination
  Esther S.H. Kim, M.D., MPH, RPVI
• Doppler Evaluation of the Mesenteric Arteries
  Margarita Revzin, M.D., MS, FAIUM
• Doppler Evaluation of Portal Hypertension
  John S. Pellerito, M.D., FACR, FAIUM, FSRU
• Examination of Renal Transplants
  Margarita Revzin, M.D., MS, FAIUM
• Vascular Applications of Ultrasound Contrast Agents
  John S. Pellerito, M.D., FACR, FAIUM, FSRU

CME Release Date 9/15/2021