This CME activity offers a comprehensive review of recent developments and issues in noninvasive vascular imaging. Throughout the program faculty address state-of-the-art ultrasound and Doppler techniques and how they are used to evaluate the cerebrovascular, abdominal and peripheral vascular systems. In addition, diagnostic pearls and pitfalls, credentialing requirements, venous testing and the clinical applications of transcranial Doppler are discussed.

This CME Activity is intended and designed to offer educational opportunities to radiologists, vascular surgeons, cardiologists, sonographers, and other clinicians interested in learning more about noninvasive vascular ultrasound.

At the completion of this CME teaching activity, you should be able to:

No special educational preparation is required for this CME activity.

PROGRAM

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.