Harvard Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) Prep Course 2024
Course Overview
This course is designed to develop a strong foundation in both performance and interpretation of vascular ultrasound. We developed lectures in conjunction with the medical director and technical director of the vascular lab at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital as well as esteemed faculty from Stanford University Hospital, University of Colorado, and Johns Hopkins Hospital that thoroughly cover an array of topics focused on the interpretation of vascular ultrasound. We have included multiple practical examples through case presentations that allow for the learner to develop a foundation in vascular lab as well as the ability to apply this knowledge directly to patient situations. At the end of this course, the learner will be able to perform and interpret vascular laboratory studies, be prepared for the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) exam, and create a vascular laboratory at their home institution.
Who Should Attend
- Primary Care Physicians
- Specialty Physicians
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate clinical interpretation of arterial and venous vascular noninvasive studies in the peripheral, cerebrovascular, and abdominal systems.
- Discuss the clinical application of velocity criteria for grading of stenosis in the vasculature including dialysis grafts, endovascular interventions in the aorta and peripheral system, and bypass grafts.
- Summarize basic ultrasound physics and ultrasound technology as it applies to vascular diagnostics.
- Review topics commonly found on the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) exam.
- Develop and Implement a Vascular Laboratory Program at their home institution.
Agenda
All agenda sessions are in Eastern Time.
Friday, June 14, 2024
DAY ONE
8:00-8:10 AM
Introduction
Scott Manchester, RVT; Anahita Dua, MD; Piotr Sobieszczyk, MD; Drena Root, RVT
8:10-8:50 AM
Basics of Physics in Vascular Imaging
Traci B. Fox, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT
8:50-9:30 AM
Understanding the Ultrasound Machine
Scott Manchester, RVT
9:30-9:50 AM
Break
9:50-10:30 AM
Peripheral Arterial Studies – UPPER
Ido Weinberg, MD
10:30-10:50 AM
Peripheral Arterial Studies – LOWER
Nikolaos Zacharias, MD
10:50-11:30 AM
Abdominal US
Cory Finn, RVT
11:30-11:50 AM
Panel Discussion
Scott Manchester, RVT; Drena Root, RVT
11:50 AM-12:50 PM
Lunch Break
12:50-1:30 PM
Renal and Mesenteric Vascular Duplex
Michael Jaff, MD
1:30-2:10 PM
Carotid Duplex Ultrasonography
Mary Mingzhu Yan, RVT
2:10-2:30 PM
Break
2:30-3:10 PM
Subclavian and Vertebral Ultrasonography
Brian Scholz, RVT
3:10-3:50 PM
Cerebrovascular Intracranial (Transcranial Doppler)
Sara Michaud, RVT
3:50-4:15 PM
High Yield Pathologies Tested on the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
Abe Mohapatra, MD
4:15-4:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Scott Manchester, RVT; Drena Root, RVT
Saturday, June 15, 2024
DAY TWO
8:00-8:40 AM
Bypass Graft Surveillance
John Carson, MD
8:40-9:20 AM
Endovascular Stent Graft Surveillance – Aortic
Kendal Endicott, MD
9:20-9:35 AM
Break
9:35-10:15 AM
Dialysis Access Surveillance and Case Presentations
Luis Suarez, MD
10:15-10:55 AM
Pedal Access
Lindsey Ferraro, RVT
10:55-11:25 AM
Panel Discussion
Scott Manchester, RVT; Drena Root, RVT
11:25 AM-12:25 PM
Lunch Break
12:25-1:05 PM
Venous Ultrasound 1 – Venous Insufficiency, Ultrasound in Office Based Venous Procedures
Sherry Scovell, MD
1:05-2:05 PM
Venous Ultrasound 2 – Venous Thrombosis/Obstruction, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Ryan Brooks, RVT
2:05-2:20 PM
Break
2:20-2:40 PM
Venous Case Presentation
Luis Suarez, MD
2:40-3:00 PM
TCD Arterial Case Presentations
Sara Michaud, RVT
3:00-3:30 PM
Carotid Arterial Case Presentations
Drena Root, RVT
3:30-4:00 PM
Subclavian & Vertebral Arterial Case Presentations
Scott Manchester, RVT
4:00-4:30 PM
Peripheral Artery and Bypass Graft Case Presentations
John Carson, MD
4:30-4:50 PM
Aortic Graft Ultrasound Case Presentations
Kendal Endicott, MD
4:50-5:00 PM
Break
5:00-5:20 PM
How to Build a Vascular Ultrasound Lab Program – Medical Director Perspective
Michael Jaff, MD
5:20-5:40 PM
How to Build a Vascular Ultrasound Lab Program – Technical Director Perspective
Drena Root, RVT
5:40-6:10 PM
Panel Discussion
Scott Manchester, RVT; Drena Root, RVT
6:10-6:15 PM
Wrap up
Anahita Dua, MD
