GCUS Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound 2022 (VIDEOS)

Overview

GCUS Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound 2022 (VIDEOS) is an on-demand digital course designed to provide foundational knowledge for performing and interpreting peripheral vascular duplex, color flow, and indirect peripheral vascular ultrasound examinations. The protocols taught align with AIUM and IAC guidelines to ensure adherence to current standards.

On-demand vascular ultrasound education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Content

This course covers essential principles and practical applications relevant to peripheral vascular ultrasound. Topics include anatomical and physiological aspects, scanning techniques, and interpretation of normal and pathological findings.

• Doppler and Color Fundamentals
• Venous Anatomy, Scan Techniques and Normal Characteristics
• Duplex/Color Evaluation of Upper and Lower Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
• Duplex/Color Evaluation of Venous Insufficiency
• Duplex/Color Evaluation for Venous Ablation Procedures
• Arterial Anatomy and Physiology
• Direct Testing and Duplex/Color Flow Imaging for Upper and Lower Extremity Arterial Examinations
• Ultrasound Evaluation of Arterial Bypass Grafts
• Evaluation of Abdominal Aortic and Popliteal Aneurysms
• Pseudo-Aneurysm and Thrombin Injection Techniques

Objectives

• Increase knowledge to enhance performance and interpretation of upper and lower peripheral vascular ultrasound examinations.
• Apply anatomical and physiological knowledge of upper and lower extremity venous and arterial systems to duplex and physiologic testing.
• Understand Doppler and color physics to optimize system controls and recognize technical errors that may cause misdiagnosis.
• Perform routine scan protocols and document Doppler waveforms for arterial and venous evaluations.
• Differentiating normal and abnormal imaging, spectral Doppler, and color Doppler characteristics to identify arterial and venous disease.
• State indications and applications of indirect testing methods for lower arterial disease.
• Demonstrate vein mapping techniques to assess suitability as arterial bypass grafts.
• Evaluate venous systems pre- and post-vein ablation.
• Understand the role of ultrasound in diagnosis and treatment of venous insufficiency.
• Perform evaluation of venous insufficiency and determine perforator vein patency for therapy planning.
• Identify sonographic appearances and diagnostic criteria for abdominal aortic and popliteal aneurysms.
• Recognize etiology and duplex/color characteristics of pseudoaneurysms.

Speakers

This course features expert presentations aligned with current vascular ultrasound guidelines. Speakers include specialists in sonography, vascular medicine, and surgery focused on peripheral vascular ultrasound education.

Target Audience

This course is intended for sonographers, physicians, physician assistants, and other medical professionals involved in performing or interpreting peripheral vascular ultrasound examinations. Physician participants may include those practicing in internal medicine, cardiology, radiology, neurology, general surgery, vascular surgery, and primary care.

Why This Topic Matters

GCUS Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound 2022 (VIDEOS) addresses the critical need for comprehensive training in peripheral vascular ultrasound, a technique essential to vascular diagnosis and patient management. Mastery of these techniques supports accurate assessment of arterial and venous pathology relevant across multiple clinical specialties.

As an accessible educational resource on the MedHub Central platform, this course strengthens clinical competence and confidence in vascular ultrasound, supporting professionals in delivering high-quality vascular care within cardiology, radiology, surgery, and related fields.