Oakstone Society for Vascular Medicine Comprehensive Review of Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation and Registry Preparation 2023

Overview

Oakstone Society for Vascular Medicine Comprehensive Review of Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation and Registry Preparation 2023 is a detailed online educational program designed to strengthen expertise in non-invasive vascular ultrasound techniques and interpretation. This comprehensive review supports preparation for the RPVI examination and the maintenance of IAC Vascular Testing continuing education requirements.

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

Format: Videos and PDF
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Agenda

This program includes 40 lectures covering all facets of non-invasive vascular testing, integrating case-based learning and over 100 registry-style exam questions. Topics focus on practical application in vascular laboratory settings and clinical interpretation challenges.

• Basics of Laboratory Technology and Operations
  • Preparing for the Registry Examination
  • Physics and Instrumentation I
  • Physics and Instrumentation II
  • Transducer Selection, Image Optimization, Spectral and Color Doppler, and B-Mode Artifacts
  • Quality Improvement in the Vascular Laboratory
  • Fundamentals of Ergonomics in the Vascular Lab
• Cerebrovascular
  • Basics of the Carotid Duplex Examination and Criteria for Diagnosis of Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis
  • Carotid Evaluation Following Stents and Endarterectomy, Interpretive Pitfalls
  • Non-atherosclerotic Cerebrovascular Disease – Duplex Findings
  • Aortic Arch Vessel and Vertebral Artery Findings, Subclavian Steal
  • Transcranial Doppler Essentials
  • Interpretive Case Review – Carotid, Vertebral, and Subclavian Arteries – Rapid Fire Cases
• Peripheral Arterial
  • Lower Extremity Arterial Physiological Testing
  • Lower Extremity Arterial Duplex
  • Upper Extremity Arterial Testing
  • Pedal Artery Duplex and CLTI Duplex Imaging
  • Arterial Access Complications
  • Dialysis Access Mapping and Post Procedure Evaluation
  • Interpretive Case Review – Physiologic Testing and Duplex of Native Upper and Lower Extremity Arteries – Rapid Fire Cases
  • Interpretive Case Review – Duplex Assessment of Arterial Bypass Grafts and Stents – Rapid Fire Cases
  • Interpretive Case Review – Access Complications, Dialysis Access, Vascular Zebras – Rapid Fire Cases
• Abdominal
  • Renal (Native and Transplant) Duplex Ultrasound, Renal Stents
  • Mesenteric Artery Duplex Ultrasound, Mesenteric Stents
  • Assessment of the Aorta, Surveillance of AAA, and Follow-up of Aortic Endografts
  • Duplex Doppler Assessment of Hepatic-Portal Vasculature
  • Interpretive Case Review – Abdominal Imaging – Abdominal Aorta, AAA; and Endografts; Renal and Mesenteric Ultrasound – Rapid Fire Cases
  • Interpretive Case Review – Abdominal Imaging – Aortic, Mesenteric, Renal and Pelvic Arterial and Venous Compression Syndromes, Arteriopathies – Rapid Fire Cases
• Peripheral Venous
  • Venous Duplex for Diagnosis of Deep Venous Thrombosis
  • Bare Bones for the Boards – Venous Physiological Testing
  • Venous Duplex for Assessment of Venous Valvular Incompetency, Mapping for Endovenous Therapies, Assessing for EHIT
  • Venous Duplex for Assessment of Central Veins
  • Interpretive Case Review – Venous Testing 1 – Rapid Fire Cases
  • Interpretive Case Review – Venous Testing 2 – Rapid Fire Cases
• Mock RPVI Examinations and Additional Talks
  • Key Non-Vascular Incidental Findings Every Reader Should Know
  • Physics, Technology, and Instrumentation Mock RPVI Examination
  • Mock Examination Questions – Session I
  • Mock Examination Questions – Session II
  • Mock Examination Questions – Session III
  • Mock RPVI Examination Questions – TCD and TCI
  • Mock Examination Questions – Essentials of Accreditation, Patient Care and Safety, Quality Assurance, and Test Validation

Unique Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize basic ultrasound physics concepts and their application to vascular ultrasound and physiological testing
• Identify common imaging and Doppler artifacts encountered in the vascular laboratory
• Use grayscale imaging, color Doppler analysis, and spectral Doppler waveforms to assist in the diagnosis of arterial and venous disease
• Apply interpretation skills for diagnosis of internal carotid artery stenosis using duplex ultrasound
• Apply interpretation skills for diagnosis of venous thrombosis and venous valvular reflux using duplex ultrasound
• Use arterial duplex and physiological testing to assess severity and anatomic location of lower extremity arterial disease
• Apply standard diagnostic criteria to diagnose abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and renal and mesenteric artery stenosis using duplex ultrasound
• Use color and spectral Doppler analysis to assess the patency of arterial and venous stents and following endovascular AAA repair
• Recognize uncommon and rare vascular disorders encountered in the vascular laboratory
• Use best practices for running a high-quality vascular laboratory, including quality improvement program, accreditation, and prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WRMSD) among technical personnel
• Identify areas of knowledge deficit to improve preparation for the ARDMS Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) examination

Target Audience

This program is designed for cardiologists, vascular medicine specialists, vascular surgeons, vascular technologists, vascular and general sonographers, radiologists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants seeking to enhance their proficiency in vascular ultrasound interpretation and prepare for vascular registry examinations.

Speakers

• Heather L. Gornik, MD, RVT, RPVI, MSVM
• Fredrick Kremkau, PhD
• Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, RDMS, FSVU
• Jill Sommerset, RVT
• R. Eugene Zierler, MD, RPVI, FACS, FSVM
• Daniella Kadian-Dodov, MD, RPVI, FSVM
• Larry Raber, RVT, RDMS, RT
• Aditya Sharma, MBBS, RPVI, FSVM
• Ana Casanegra, MD, RPVI, FSVM
• Marie D. Gerhard Herman, MD, RVT, RPVI
• Natalia Fendrikova-Mahlay, MD, RPVI
• Ido Weinberg, RPVI, FSVM
• Jeffrey Olin, DO, RPVI, MSVM
• Natalie Evans, MD, RPVI, FSVM
• Nirvikar (Nirvi) Dahiya, MD
• Raghu Kolluri, MD, RVT, FSVM
• Karem Harth, MD
• Randy Ramcharitar, MD

Why This Topic Matters

Oakstone Society for Vascular Medicine Comprehensive Review of Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation and Registry Preparation 2023 provides vascular medicine professionals with a structured and thorough resource to refine their diagnostic ultrasound skills and support credentialing efforts. With the advancing complexity of vascular disorders and technology, maintaining a deep understanding of ultrasound interpretation is essential for clinical decision-making and patient management.

MedHub Central offers this program to reinforce professional knowledge and operational expertise within vascular specialties. This course aligns with the evolving demands in vascular medicine, offering practical insights to improve interpretation accuracy and laboratory quality in a clinical setting.