Course Description:

Building upon the foundational knowledge from Vascular Sonography II, this course delves deeper into the specialized areas of vascular sonography. Students will explore advanced topics including the assessment of hemodialysis access grafts, the identification and evaluation of pseudoaneurysms, and the intricate anatomy and Doppler evaluation of intracranial vessels.

Learning Outcomes:

· Demonstrate proficiency in the sonographic appearances, techniques, measurements, and Doppler flow characteristics of both normal and abnormal vascular structures, with a focus on intracranial arteries.

· Gain a comprehensive understanding of ultrasound's role in evaluating vascular surgical interventions, from pre-operative planning and intra-operative guidance to post-operative assessments, particularly for dialysis fistulas and grafts.

Prerequisites:

DMS-102        Ultrasound Physics II

CVS-102         Adult Cardiac Sonography II

CVS-102L       Cardiac Scanning Lab II

CVS-112         Vascular Sonography II

CVS-112L       Vascular Scanning Lab II

Corequisites:

DMS-200         Professional Growth and Development I

CVS-203           Adult Cardiac Sonography III

CVS-203L         Cardiac/ Vascular Scanning lab III

Required Resources:

·       Pellerito, John S., and Joseph F. Polak. Introduction to Vascular Ultrasonography. Elsevier, Saunders, 2020. ISBN: 9780323428828 (available electronically in the library)

·       Daigle, Robert J. Techniques in Noninvasive Vascular Diagnosis 5^th ed Summer Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-0-9899329-98