VAS 136 - Basic Extremity Testing

Institution:

Augusta Technical College

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Description:

This course provides lecture and group discussions to understand and demonstrate proficiency in measuring ankle/brachial pressure ratios; aorta/renal ratios; resistance and pulsatility index; carotid artery ratios; velocity changes in vessels; B-mode measurements including diameter and area, and to identify normal vascular flow patterns and waveform. Topics include: test validation, measurements, and quantitative principles of noninvasive vascular testing and aorta, renal and carotid quantitation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.augustatech.edu

Phone Number:

(706) 771-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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