Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep Course 2021

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 start a vascular laboratory program at their home institution
Intended Audience
This course is targeted to Primary Care Physicians and Specialty Physicians. This course may also be of interest to Ultrasound Technologists, General and Specialty Surgeons, practitioners preparing for the RPVI, and practitioners who wish to start a vascular lab.
TOPICS / SPEAKERS

Understanding the Ultrasound Machine
Scott Manchester, RVT, BA, MA
Basics of Physics in Vascular Imaging
Traci B. Fox, EdD, RT(R), RDMS, RVT
Peripheral Arterial Studies in the Upper Extremity
Ido Weinberg, MD
Peripheral Arterial Studies – LOWER
Shipra Arya, MD
Extremity Case Studies, Pearls, Tricks, and Techniques
Jill Sommerset, RVT
Panel Discussion
Moderator – Anahita Dua, MD, MS, MBA
Faculty – Drs. Manchester, Sommerset, and Weinberg
The Role of the Vascular Laboratory in the Diagnosis of Renal and Mesenteric Artery Disease
Michael R. Jaff, DO, FACP, FACC
Carotid Duplex Ultrasonography
Michael R. Jaff, DO, FACP, FACC
Subclavian and Vertebral Ultrasonography
Umberto Campia, MD, MSc, FAHA, FACC, RPVI
Cerebrovascular Intracranial – Transcranial Doppler
Sarah LaRose Michaud, RVT
Rapid Review of High-Yield Pathologies for the RPVI
Alaska Pendleton, MD
Panel Discussion
Moderator – Anahita Dua, MD, MS MBA
Faculty – Drs. Manchester, Root, and Sassak
Extremity Bypass Graft Surveillance Using Ultrasound
Mark Conrad, MD
Endovascular Stent Graft Surveillance – Aortic
Jordan Stern, MD
Dialysis Access Surveillance and Case Presentations
Viviane Seki-Sassaki, MD, RVT, RDMS, RPVI
Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access and Peripheral Interventions
Srini Tummala, MD
Panel Discussion
Moderator – Anahita Dua, MD, MS MBA
Faculty – Drs. Manchester, Michaud, and Root
Venous Ultrasound 1 – Venous Insufficiency, Ultrasound in Office-Based Venous Procedures
Julianne Stoughton, MD
Venous Ultrasound 2 – Venous Thrombosis and Obstruction
Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, RDMS, FSVU
The Lower Extremity Venous Ultrasound Exam – A Practical Approach
Drena Root, RVT
Transcranial Doppler (TCD) Case Presentations
Scott Silverman, MD
Carotid Arterial Case Presentations
Glenn M. LaMuraglia, MD
Subclavian & Verterbral Arterial Case Presentations
Yongsheng Li, MD, RVT
Peripheral Artery and Bypass Graft Case Presentations
Caitlin Hicks, MD and Hiba Juboori, RVT
Aortic Graft Ultrasound Case Presentations
Jeniann Yi, MD, MS
How to Build a Vascular Ultrasound Lab Program – Medical Director Perspective
Michael R. Jaff, DO, FACP, FACC
How to Build a Vascular Ultrasound Lab Program – Technical Director Perspective
Drena Root, RVT
Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) Exam: Pearls to Passing
Gabriela Velazquez, MD, FACS, RPVI
Panel Discussion
Moderator – Anahita Dua, MD, MS MBA
Faculty – Drs. Jaff, Kupinski, Manchester, and Root