VAS 351 - Cerebrovascular Ultrasound Procedures

Institution:

Rush University

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Description:

Duplex ultrasound examinations of the carotid arteries have become an important means of noninvasively identifying and grading the severity of atherosclerotic disease in the carotid arteries in stroke prone patients. These studies comprise approximately 30 percent of the studies performed in the vascular laboratory. The theories, process, and technique of performing a cerebrovascular study using duplex ultrasound is presented, including indications, data analysis, reporting, patient cases, and problem-solving procedures. Test validation procedures are also covered in this course. [3]

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

WWW.RUSHU.RUSH.EDU

Phone Number:

(312) 942-7100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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