VAS - 340 Arterial Physiologic and Duplex Procedures

The theories, techniques, and processes of performing physiologic and duplex arterial examinations of the lower and upper extremities are presented. The physiologic exams include segmental pressures, continuous wave Doppler waveforms, plethysmography, exercise testing, and some less frequently performed exams. Duplex scanning of the lower and upper extremities includes native arteries, post-operative, pseudoaneurysm, arteriovenous fistula and other less common patient exams. Topics also include anatomy, diseases, terminology, indications, patient history taking, diagnostic criteria, reporting, treatment, and problem-solving procedures. These skills will be addressed in this didactic course and practiced in the related laboratory courses VAS 340L and VAS345L. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2