Vascular Specialty Program

SPV 102 TRANSCRANIAL DOPPLER

Our clinical ultrasound instructors will familiarize you with Vascular Physics, Anatomy and Physiology of the Intracranial Cerebrovascular Circulatory System. We will provide you with an opportunity to learn basic and advanced skills required to perform a complete and thorough Transcranial Doppler examination. This course will include extensive Hands-On training utilizing 2D Imaging, Doppler and Color Flow Imaging.

Course Topics include:

Vascular Physics, Principles and Instrumentation
Intracranial Arterial Scanning Protocols, Procedures and Scanning Techniques
Principles of Pulse Wave Doppler
Circle of Willis Anatomy and Physiology
Circle of Willis Doppler Interrogation
Intracranial Cerebrovascular Hemodynamics
Transcranial Doppler Spectral Analysis
Mechanisms of Disease
Proper Doppler Measurement and Documentation
Patient History and Risk Factors
Intracranial Arterial Disease and Classification
Imaging Capabilities and Limitations
Normal and Abnormal Case Studies Presentations

Course Objectives:

To command a strong understanding of the anatomy and physiology pertaining to the Circle of Willis and intracranial cerebrovascular circulatory system.
Identify and describe normal vs. abnormal Transcranial Doppler findings for interpretation.
Each student must be able to perform a comprehensive Transcranial Doppler upon completion of this course, utilizing Arterial Doppler Interrogation, Spectral Analysis Velocities Measurements and Arterial Flow Mapping.

Vascular Specialty Program

SPV 102 TRANSCRANIAL DOPPLER

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Course Objectives:

(Scanning finals will be interpreted by a Board Certified Neuro-Radiologist)