Course Description
Ultrasound (US) is an invaluable means to understand vascular diseases found across all regions of the human body, from cerebral vessels and limb vasculature to arteries and veins in the abdomen and pelvis. The cost-effectiveness, noninvasiveness, safety, and easily repeatability of vascular US (VUS) have placed it in the forefront of all diagnostic and risk-management imaging techniques available to clinicians. In particular, VUS enables tissue description and the assessment of physiologic processes through the real-time evaluation of vascular anatomy and blood flow. The ready availability and ease of use has made VUS a practical technology for most community healthcare facilities. This review explores the core principles, basic equipment, and advanced US features essential to image collection and interpretation in vascular diseases.

Learning Objectives
After reading this article, the participant should be able to:

• Explain the basic principles and instruments used in the performance of vascular sonography.
• Discuss the advanced imaging features and techniques and their appropriate settings for application.
• Review the use of Doppler imaging and the essential elements required for interpreting vascular ultrasound data.

Categories: Sonography/Ultrasound, Professional Development/Patient Care Quality

CE Information
In order to receive CE credit, you must first complete the activity content. When completed, go to the “Take CE Test!” link to access the post-test.

Submit the completed answers to determine if you have passed the post-test assessment. You must answer 8 out of 10 questions correctly to receive the CE credit. You will have no more than 3 attempts to successfully complete the post-test.

Participants successfully completing the activity content and passing the post-test will receive 1.25 ARRT Category A credits.

Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists for ARRT Category A credit.

Approved by the state of Florida for ARRT Category A credit.

Texas direct credit.

This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities such as Internet courses, home study programs, or directed readings to be repeated for CE credit in the same biennium.