DMSU-181 Vascular Ultrasound I

This course focuses on the carotid, peripheral, vascular, arterial, and venous Doppler ultrasound exams. The principles of the vascular physical examination, proper instrumentation for each type of ultrasound, as well as anatomy, hemodynamics, patient history, clinical manifestations, non-invasive techniques, and interpretation will be discussed. The students will have the opportunity to reinforce the theory taught in lecture with hands-on scanning in the lab component to this class. This course is required to complete the vascular concentration of the diagnostic medical sonography program.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL-121, MATH-141, BIOL-204, PHYS-101, DMSU-102, and DMSU-112

Corequisite

CARD-122, DMSU-151, and DMSU-211

Hours Weekly

2.5 hours theory, 2 hours on-campus lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Illustrate anatomy of the cerebrovascular system.
2. 2. Illustrate anatomy of the central and peripheral arterial system.
3. 3. Explain physiology and fluid dynamics of blood flow.
4. 4. Integrate patient clinical history to exams to better evaluate vascular disease.
5. 5. Compare the common types of vascular exams performed in ultrasound imaging departments.
6. 6. Compare and contrast the spectral Doppler with the color Doppler for vascular testing.
7. 7. Demonstrate an arterial testing.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Illustrate anatomy of the cerebrovascular system.
2. 2. Illustrate anatomy of the central and peripheral arterial system.
3. 3. Explain physiology and fluid dynamics of blood flow.
4. 4. Integrate patient clinical history to exams to better evaluate vascular disease.
5. 5. Compare the common types of vascular exams performed in ultrasound imaging departments.
6. 6. Compare and contrast the spectral Doppler with the color Doppler for vascular testing.
7. 7. Demonstrate an arterial testing.