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Chapter 1

Setting the scene

This chapter discusses the reasons a patient might be referred for a carotid, subclavian, or vertebral scan and recaps essential anatomy.
5 Lessons
10m 50s
Setting the scene intro
33s
Reviewing essential cerebrovascular anatomy
3m 11s
Understanding the purpose of a carotid ultrasound scan
3m 27s
Recognizing the indications for a carotid ultrasound scan
3m 39s
Setting the scene quiz
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Chapter 2

The basics

Here, you’ll learn fundamental ultrasound knowledge needed to perform and interpret your carotid scan, in particular, color and pulsed Doppler.
8 Lessons
25m 6s
The basics intro
29s
Analyzing hemodynamics in the carotid territory
3m 53s
Reviewing ultrasound basics
7m 7s
Identifying flow directions in color flow
3m 33s
Ensuring a correct pulsed Doppler angle
2m 42s
Recognizing aliasing
4m 47s
Identifying safety issues
2m 35s
The basics quiz
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Chapter 3

Adjusting the ultrasound scanner controls

Learn the essential scanner requirements for a carotid investigation. This chapter explains how to set the scanner up and optimize each ultrasound modality.
6 Lessons
15m 55s
Adjusting the ultrasound scanner controls intro
28s
Setting up the scanner
2m 11s
Optimizing the B-mode image
4m 22s
Optimizing the color flow
3m 45s
Optimizing the pulsed Doppler
5m 9s
Adjusting the ultrasound scanner controls quiz
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Chapter 4

Performing a scan

Here, you’ll learn how to perform a scan of the carotid, vertebral, and subclavian arteries, distinguish between the ICA and ECA, and ensure your measurements are accurate.
8 Lessons
27m 17s
Performing a scan intro
25s
Positioning the patient
2m 22s
Scanning the extracranial arteries
5m 28s
Distinguishing the ICA from the ECA
4m 47s
Making accurate velocity measurements
4m 9s
Documenting the scan
3m 14s
Tackling difficult scans
6m 52s
Performing a scan quiz
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Chapter 5

Recognizing pathology

This chapter shows you how to recognize normal and abnormal pathology in the carotid, subclavian, and vertebral arteries.
6 Lessons
14m 54s
Recognizing pathology intro
28s
Identifying normal findings
4m 22s
Identifying carotid artery disease
3m 56s
Identifying subclavian and vertebral artery pathology
3m 11s
Identifying unusual pathologies
2m 57s
Recognizing pathology quiz
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Chapter 6

Reporting the scan

Finally, you’ll learn all about carotid grading criteria, how to apply these, and use your results to write your report.
7 Lessons
19m 38s
Reporting the scan intro
43s
Evaluating carotid artery grading criteria
7m 36s
Categorizing carotid artery disease
3m 45s
Evaluating plaque characteristics
3m 11s
Completing a report
3m 29s
Reporting the scan quiz
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Theresa Fail
Theresa is a clinical scientist in the Vascular Studies Unit, Salisbury Hospital and lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, UK.
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CME credit information
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of CME Consultants and Medmastery GmbH. CME Consultants is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Consultants designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.