Description
Overview
GCUS Introduction to Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound 2019 (VIDEOS) is an on-demand digital course designed to provide a comprehensive introduction and review of Transcranial Doppler (TCD) and Transcranial Imaging (TCI) ultrasound. This program covers the performance and interpretation of TCD/TCI examinations following AIUM and IAC guidelines, focusing on neuroanatomy, Doppler waveform characteristics, scan techniques, diagnostic criteria, protocols, and clinical applications.
On-demand neurology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.
Content
This course includes detailed video instruction aimed at strengthening practical skills and clinical knowledge in Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound. The content provides foundational and advanced topics relevant for clinical application.
- Doppler Principles and Doppler Equation
- Doppler Interrogation Angle
- Doppler Instrumentation: Pulsed Wave, Continuous Wave, Color Doppler, Power Doppler
- Doppler Artifacts
- Optimization of Doppler and Color Controls
- Analysis of Color Doppler Information
- Power Doppler Indications and Applications
- Transcranial Doppler Neuroanatomy
- Normal Flow Characteristics and Velocity Ranges
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Aneurysm Rupture
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Cerebral Circulatory Arrest
- TCD and Cerebrovascular Disease: Stenosis, Emboli Monitoring, Collateral Competency
- Sickle Cell Disease
- TCD Examination Techniques
- Vasospasm
- Neurointervention
- Traumatic Head Injuries
- Microemboli
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Objectives
- Increase participants’ knowledge to better perform and interpret TCD and TCI examinations.
- Demonstrate standard scan techniques for TCD and TCI exams.
- Recognize normal and abnormal intracranial Doppler spectral waveform characteristics.
- Apply diagnostic criteria for TCD/TCI interpretation.
- State the clinical applications and limitations of TCD/TCI examinations.
- Increase knowledge and confidence to integrate acquired skills in clinical settings.
Speakers
This course features expert-led video content designed to enhance understanding of Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound. Specific speaker details are not provided.
Target Audience
Sonographers, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other medical professionals performing and/or interpreting Transcranial Doppler ultrasound examinations. Physician participants may include specialists in neurology, vascular surgery, and radiology.
Why This Topic Matters
GCUS Introduction to Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound 2019 (VIDEOS) addresses key concepts in the specialty of neurology relevant to the use of noninvasive cerebrovascular imaging. Understanding TCD and TCI enables healthcare professionals to improve diagnostic accuracy and support clinical decision-making.
This course on MedHub Central provides a structured educational opportunity to strengthen expertise in Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound, reinforcing essential skills and knowledge for effective patient care.
