  Presented by Lori Green, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT Produced by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute DESCRIPTION Normal Carotid Duplex/Color Examination Training Video is designed to provide an overview of carotid duplex/color flow imaging fundamentals to include examination indications, cerebrovascular anatomy, scan techniques, normal image, spectral & Color Doppler characteristics. Examination protocols are outlined in accordance with IAC , AIUM, SRU, and ACR guidelines. TARGET AUDIENCE Physicians, sonography students, sonographers, PAs and other medical professionals involved with performing and/or interpreting vascular ultrasound examinations. Physician participants may include (but are not limited to) : Radiologists, vascular and general surgeons, cardiologists, internal medicine physicians, primary care/family medicine physicians, and neurologists. OBJECTIVES -State the indications for performing carotid duplex/color flow examinations. -Identify normal anatomy and waveform characteristics of the CCA, Bifurcation, ICA, ECA, subclavian and vertebral arteries. -Demonstrate use of waveform patterns to differentiate low resistance and high resistance flow patterns. -List standard velocity and ratio measurements used to quantify disease. -Outline a comprehensive protocol and appropriate documentation as outlined by published ultrasound and accreditation guidelines. TOPICS - Clinical Indications for Performing Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Imaging, Disease Progression, Cerebrovascular Anatomy and Ultrasound Imaging and Doppler/Color Characteristics, Normal Spectral Doppler Characteristics & Routine Measurements, Carotid Scan Protocols Updated 11/14/2016. Reviewed for content accuracy 11/14/2019. Approved for credit through: 11/14/2022 2.0 AMA PRA cat.1 CME credits available. See CME INFORMATION link on Home Page. |