Description
Overview
GCUS Duplex/Color Evaluation of Venous Insufficiency 2019 (CME VIDEOS) is an on-demand digital course providing a foundational approach to performing and interpreting venous duplex and color flow ultrasound examinations. This course aligns with AIUM and IAC guidelines and includes detailed instruction on venous ultrasound protocols, diagnostic criteria for DVT and venous insufficiency, and pre/post vein ablation mapping.
On-demand vascular surgery education — accessible anytime, anywhere.
Content
This self-directed course offers comprehensive coverage through video lectures, case presentations, and quizzes designed to reinforce clinical knowledge and scanning skills.
- Doppler and Color Fundamentals
- Lower Extremity Venous Imaging: Anatomy and Exam
- Lower Extremity Venous Ultrasound Protocol Video Demonstration
- Lower Extremity Venous Pathology
- Ultrasound Evaluation of Venous Insufficiency and Treatment of Disease
- Ultrasound Evaluation of Venous Insufficiency Scan Demonstration
- Venous Case Studies
Objectives
- Increase participants’ knowledge to improve performance and interpretation of lower extremity venous ultrasound examinations.
- Apply anatomy and physiology knowledge of the lower extremity venous system to venous testing procedures.
- Understand Doppler and color ultrasound physics to optimize system controls and recognize technical errors that may affect diagnosis.
- Perform routine scan protocols and document Doppler waveforms for lower extremity venous evaluations.
- Differentiates normal and abnormal imaging, spectral Doppler, and color characteristics identifying venous disease.
- Conduct pre and post vein ablation evaluations using established scan protocols.
- Explain the role of ultrasound in diagnosing and treating venous insufficiency.
- Evaluate venous insufficiency and perforator vein patency relevant to vein therapy treatment.
Speakers
This course features expert-led video lectures and case presentations designed by specialists in venous ultrasound, providing focused clinical guidance without the listing of individual speaker names.
Target Audience
This course is intended for sonographers, physicians, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals involved in performing or interpreting venous ultrasound examinations and vein ablation procedures. Physicians from internal medicine, cardiology, radiology, neurology, general and vascular surgery, as well as primary care may benefit from this content.
Why This Topic Matters
GCUS Duplex/Color Evaluation of Venous Insufficiency 2019 (CME VIDEOS) addresses crucial aspects of vascular ultrasound relevant to diagnosing and managing venous disease. Mastery of these ultrasound evaluation techniques supports clinical confidence and enhances expertise in vascular surgery.
MedHub Central offers this course to strengthen foundational knowledge in venous insufficiency evaluation, emphasizing practical application aligned with current standards in vascular medicine.
