Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep course 2023

Overview

The Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep Course 2023 provides comprehensive online education designed to build foundational skills in the performance and interpretation of vascular ultrasound. Developed with input from vascular lab directors at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, alongside faculty from Stanford University Hospital, University of Colorado, and Johns Hopkins Hospital, this program offers practical case presentations and clinical examples for enhanced application in patient care.

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

Agenda

This course covers essential clinical topics through expert-led presentations and panel discussions, supporting knowledge development for vascular ultrasound interpretation and RPVI exam preparation.

• Basics of Physics in Vascular Imaging — Traci B. Fox, EdD, RT(R), RDMS, RVT
• Understanding the Ultrasound Machine — Scott Manchester, BS, MS, RVT
• Peripheral Arterial Studies in the Upper Extremity — Ido Weinberg, MD
• Peripheral Arterial Studies – Lower — Nikolaos Zacharias, MD, MPH
• Mesenteric Ischemia — Cory Finn, MHA, RDMS, RVT
• Panel Discussion — Moderator: Drena Root and Piotr Sobieszczyk; Faculty: Scott Manchester, Nikolaos Zacharias
• The Role of the Vascular Laboratory in the Diagnosis of Renal and Mesenteric Artery Disease — Michael R. Jaff, DO, FACP, FACC
• Carotid Duplex Ultrasonography — Mary Mingzhu Yan, RVT
• Subclavian and Vertebral Artery Ultrasound — Brian C. Scholz, RVT, RT(R)
• Cerebrovascular Intracranial – Transcranial Doppler — Sarah LaRose Michaud, RVT
• High Yield Pathologies Tested on the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) — Adhisekh Mohapatra, MD, MS
• Panel Discussion — Moderator: Drena Root, Piotr Sobieszczyk; Faculty: Anahita Dua, Mary Mingzhu Yan, Sarah Michaud, Scott Manchester
• Bypass Graft Surveillance — John Carson, MD
• Aortic Endovascular Stent Graft Surveillance — Kendal M. Endicott, MD
• Dialysis Access Surveillance and Cases — Luis B. Suarez, MD, FACS, RPVI
• Tibio-Pedal Access — Lindsey T. Ferraro, MS, RDCS, RVT
• Panel Discussion — Moderator: Scott Manchester and Piotr Sobieszczyk; Faculty: Lindsey Ferraro, Kendal Endicott, Drena Root
• Venous Ultrasound 1 – Venous Insufficiency, Ultrasound in Office-Based Venous Procedures — Sherry D. Scovell, MD
• Venous Ultrasound 2 – Venous Thrombosis-Obstruction, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome — Ryan Brooks, BS, RVT
• Venous Case Presentations — Luis B. Suarez, MD, FACS, RPVI
• TCD Case Studies – Interventions and Follow-ups — Sarah LaRose Michaud, RVT
• Carotid Arterial Case Presentations — Drena Root, RVT
• Subclavian and Vertebral Arterial Case Presentations — Scott Manchester, BS, MS, RVT
• Peripheral Artery and Bypass Graft Case Presentations — John Carson, MD
• Aortic Endovascular Stent Graft Surveillance – Case Review — Kendal M. Endicott, MD
• 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
• Panel Discussion — Moderator: Scott Manchester and Piotr Sobieszczyk; Faculty: Ryan Brooks, Sherry Scovell

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 implement a vascular laboratory program at their home institution

Speakers

• Traci B. Fox, EdD, RT(R), RDMS, RVT
• Scott Manchester, BS, MS, RVT
• Ido Weinberg, MD
• Nikolaos Zacharias, MD, MPH
• Cory Finn, MHA, RDMS, RVT
• Drena Root, RVT
• Piotr Sobieszczyk
• Michael R. Jaff, DO, FACP, FACC
• Mary Mingzhu Yan, RVT
• Brian C. Scholz, RVT, RT(R)
• Sarah LaRose Michaud, RVT
• Adhisekh Mohapatra, MD, MS
• Anahita Dua
• John Carson, MD
• Kendal M. Endicott, MD
• Luis B. Suarez, MD, FACS, RPVI
• Lindsey T. Ferraro, MS, RDCS, RVT
• Sherry D. Scovell, MD
• Ryan Brooks, BS, RVT

Target Audience

This course is intended for primary care physicians and specialty physicians. It is also relevant for ultrasound technologists, general and specialty surgeons, practitioners preparing for the RPVI exam, and those interested in establishing a vascular laboratory.

Why This Topic Matters

The Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep Course 2023 addresses critical aspects of vascular ultrasound relevant to the specialties of cardiology, radiology, and vascular surgery. Strengthening expertise in vascular ultrasound enhances diagnostic accuracy and supports effective vascular laboratory practice.

Offered through MedHub Central, this program reinforces essential knowledge for clinicians and technologists focusing on vascular imaging and interpretation to improve clinical confidence and procedural readiness within their professional practice.