Gulfcoast: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Upper Extremity Arterial System
Overview
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Upper Extremity Arterial System Training Video is designed to provide an introduction to the non-invasive evaluation of upper extremity arterial disease.
Topics
- Upper Extremity Arterial Anatomy/Physiology
- Atherosclerotic Disease
- Indications and Contraindications for UE Arterial Examinations
- Disease Processes for Large and Small Vessel Occlusive Disease
- Diagnostic Methods for Upper Extremity Arterial Disease
- Evaluation of Thoracic Outlet
- Buerger’s Disease
- Vasospastic Disorders such as Raynaud’s Syndrome
Objectives
- Identify the upper extremity arterial anatomy and physiology.
- Implement routine protocols for performing upper extremity arterial evaluations.
- Recognize normal and abnormal arterial Doppler characteristics.
- Recognize ultrasound characteristics of occlusive disease and vasospastic disorders.
Audience
Sonographers, physicians, physician assistants and other medical professionals involved with performing and/or interpreting peripheral vascular ultrasound examinations. Physician participants may include (but are not limited to) those involved with internal medicine, cardiology, radiology, neurology, general/vascular surgery, and primary care.
Price : $ 10
