Description
Overview
GCUS Carotid/Cerebrovascular Case Studies 2022 (VIDEOS) is an on-demand online course designed to enhance competence in diagnosing and interpreting carotid and cerebrovascular ultrasound pathologies through a variety of detailed case studies. Recorded during a live Vascular Case Review program, this course presents 38 cases in a double-read format, including patient history, physical examination, and corresponding ultrasound case documentation.
On-demand neurology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.
Content
This course provides comprehensive clinical case reviews to strengthen expertise in cerebrovascular ultrasound examination interpretation and reporting.
- Demonstrate knowledge and competence in interpreting cerebrovascular ultrasound examinations.
- State routine scan protocols and analyze normal duplex/color ultrasound characteristics for carotid and transcranial Doppler vascular examinations.
- Recognize normal and abnormal spectral/color Doppler findings in carotid and transcranial Doppler disease.
- Apply diagnostic criteria for the evaluation of cerebrovascular disease.
- Interpret routine and complex cerebrovascular Doppler case studies using an interactive double-read approach.
- Apply diagnostic criteria for cerebrovascular examination interpretation.
- Identify key elements necessary for structuring a final report.
- ICA Stenosis
- Subclavian Steal Syndrome
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Carotid Stent
- Innominate Artery Stenosis
- Atherosclerotic Plaque
- Stent Stenosis
- Common Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Innominate Artery Occlusion
- Cerebral Circulatory Arrest
- Carotid Body Tumor
- Innominate Steal Syndrome
- Carotid Artery Dissection
- Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation
- Aortic Insufficiency
- Particulate Emboli
- Transcranial Doppler
- Plus More…
Reviewed for content accuracy: 4/10/2022
Target Audience
This course is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, sonographers, and other medical professionals involved in performing and/or interpreting cerebrovascular ultrasound examinations. It is also suitable for those preparing for the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) certification examination. Physician participants may include, but are not limited to, specialists in radiology, internal medicine, primary care, vascular surgery, general surgery, neurology, and cardiology.
Why This Topic Matters
GCUS Carotid/Cerebrovascular Case Studies 2022 (VIDEOS) addresses the practical challenges of interpreting a wide range of carotid and cerebrovascular ultrasound pathologies, reinforcing critical diagnostic and reporting skills essential to neurology and related fields. This course supports clinicians in consolidating their knowledge for clinical practice and certification preparation.
Presented through MedHub Central, this content strengthens diagnostic confidence and accuracy in cerebrovascular ultrasound interpretation, contributing to improved clinical assessments and patient care within neurology and vascular specialties.
Speakers
This course features expert faculty presenting clinical case studies during a live Vascular Case Review program. Detailed speaker information is not provided.
