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About this Seminar
Ultrasound is a valuable tool for diagnosing vascular abnormalities. The technology continues to be refined to expand its
applications. A very experienced and knowledgeable faculty will address areas of appropriate utilization for this imaging technique.
Practical applications, scanning techniques and diagnostic interpretation will be stressed with faculty-audience discussion encouraged throughout the
seminar.
This stimulating and convenient two day program always receives high marks and will
update your skills in this important diagnostic area.
This program is designed for radiologists, vascular surgeons, physicians, residents, fellows, sonographers and other health care professionals wanting
to enhance their skills in vascular ultrasound.
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Educational Objectives
At the completion of this program,
participants will be able to:
- Understand how to successfully conduct and interpret vascular ultrasound examinations for various structures.
- Review the current state-of-the-art applications of vascular ultrasound.
- Learn the capabilities, limitations and pitfalls of this diagnostic technique.
- Be aware of advances in diagnostic ultrasound technology.
- Engage in diagosing challenging vascular cases.
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Locations & Dates
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Chicago, IL |
Mar 17-18, 2012
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Hands-on Scanning
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An opportunity for hands-on scanning of vascular structures, using live models with professional guidance will be
available at the seminar. This will be conducted in parallel session offered in the afternoon of day 1.
Continuing education credit will be awarded for this activity.
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Accreditation
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The Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for
physicians.
MTMI designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12 "AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ". Physicians should claim only the
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Credit will also be awarded to sonographers and technologists.
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Faculty
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Laurence Needleman, M.D.
Associate Professor of Radiology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sharlene A. Teefey, MD
Professor of Radiology
Director, Diagnostic Ultrasound
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri
W. Dennis Foley, MD
Professor of Radiology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Daniel A. Merton, BS, RDMS
Technical Coordinator of Research
The Jefferson Ultrasound Research
and Education Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parag Patel, MD
Assistant Professor
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Tyrone Johnson, RDCS
President
TRE, Inc.
Chicago, IL
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Venue
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This year,
the 21st Annual State of the Art Vascular Ultrasound Workshop
will be held at the
Chicago Marriott Downtown
on Chicago's Magnificent Mile.
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Seminar Schedule - Day One
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7:00 am
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Registration and Coffee
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8:00 am
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Advances in Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology
..... Merton
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8:30 am
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Doppler Waveforms and Artifacts
..... Needleman
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9:00 am
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Screening Surveillance and Preoperative Imaging
..... Foley
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9:30 am
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Imaging and Doppler of the Liver
..... Teefey
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10:10 am
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Informal Discussion and Break
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10:30 am
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Carotid Arteries: Stenoses and Stents
..... Needleman
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11:10 am
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Pseudoaneurysms - Imaging and Therapy
..... Foley
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11:30 am
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Abdominal Vascular Case Review
..... Teefey
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11:50 am
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Questions and Answers
..... Pozniak
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12:00 pm
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Lunch - (on your own)
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1:00 pm
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Doppler of the Lower Extremity Veins
..... Needleman
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1:45 pm
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Imaging of the Scrotum
..... Teefey
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2:20 pm
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Doppler Jeopardy
..... Needleman
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2:50 pm
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Informal Discussion and Break
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PARALLEL SESSIONS
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3:10-5:00 pm
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Hands-on Scanning Workshop
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3:10 pm
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Renal Vascular Ultrasound
..... Teefey
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3:45 pm
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3D/4D Ultrasound Imaging
..... Merton
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4:15 pm
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Reimbursement Issues in Vascular Ultrasound
..... Johnson
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4:45 pm
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Questions and Answers
..... Faculty
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5:00 pm
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Adjourn for the Day
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Day Two
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7:00 am
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Coffee
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8:00 am
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Intraoperative Ultrasound Imaging
..... Merton
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8:30 am
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Dialysis Fistulas
..... Teefey
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9:00 am
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Transplant Ultrasound: Liver and Kidney
..... Foley
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9:30 am
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Sonographer Ergonomics
..... Merton
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9:50 am
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Interpretation Challenges of Interesting Cases
..... Foley
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10:10 am
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Informal Discussion and Break
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10:30 am
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Endovascular Stent Graft Deployment
..... Patel
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10:50am
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Doppler of the Lower Extremity Arteries
..... Needleman
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11:20 am
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Varicose Vein Examination and Venous Insufficiency Measurements
..... Patel
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11:45 am
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Doppler Ultrasound Imaging of TIPS
..... Teefey
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12:15 pm
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Laser and RF Vein Ablations
..... Patel
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12:35 pm
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Doppler Imaging of the Celiac and Mesenteric Vessels
..... Foley
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1:00 pm
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Adjourn
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Registration
All prices for dates in the US are in US dollars.
All prices for dates in Canada are in Canadian dollars.
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| Non-Members | 495.00 | 450.00 | 495.00 |
| Technologist | | | |
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| Non-Members | 325.00 | 295.00 | 325.00 |
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