Description
Overview
Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep Course 2021 is designed to enhance clinical expertise in vascular ultrasound interpretation across peripheral, cerebrovascular, and abdominal systems. This course includes comprehensive content on ultrasound physics, diagnostic criteria, and practical applications relevant to vascular interventions and dialysis grafts, while also addressing preparation for the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) exam.
On-demand vascular surgery and imaging education — accessible anytime, anywhere.
Agenda
This course offers a detailed series of sessions covering key topics in vascular ultrasound with focused clinical insights and practical case studies.
- 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: Scott Manchester, Jill Sommerset, Ido 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: Scott Manchester, Drena Root, RVT, and another faculty member
- 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: Scott Manchester, Sarah LaRose Michaud, Drena Root, RVT
- 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 & Vertebral 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: Michael R. Jaff, Ann Marie Kupinski, Scott Manchester, Drena Root, RVT
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
Speakers
- Scott Manchester, RVT, BA, MA
- Traci B. Fox, EdD, RT(R), RDMS, RVT
- Ido Weinberg, MD
- Shipra Arya, MD
- Jill Sommerset, RVT
- Anahita Dua, MD, MS, MBA
- Michael R. Jaff, DO, FACP, FACC
- Umberto Campia, MD, MSc, FAHA, FACC, RPVI
- Sarah LaRose Michaud, RVT
- Alaska Pendleton, MD
- Drena Root, RVT
- Mark Conrad, MD
- Jordan Stern, MD
- Viviane Seki-Sassaki, MD, RVT, RDMS, RPVI
- Srini Tummala, MD
- Julianne Stoughton, MD
- Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, RDMS, FSVU
- Scott Silverman, MD
- Glenn M. LaMuraglia, MD
- Yongsheng Li, MD, RVT
- Caitlin Hicks, MD
- Hiba Juboori, RVT
- Jeniann Yi, MD, MS
- Gabriela Velazquez, MD, FACS, RPVI
Target Audience
This course is intended for Primary Care Physicians and Specialty Physicians. It is also suitable for Ultrasound Technologists, General and Specialty Surgeons, practitioners preparing for the RPVI exam, and those interested in establishing a vascular ultrasound laboratory.
Why This Topic Matters
The Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep Course 2021 provides essential knowledge and skills relevant to vascular ultrasound interpretation within the specialties of vascular surgery and radiology. This structured training supports clinicians in strengthening diagnostic capabilities and preparing for credentialing examinations.
MedHub Central offers this on-demand vascular imaging education to facilitate enhanced clinical proficiency and confidence in vascular diagnostics and ultrasound applications, critical for effective patient management in this specialty.





