The study day aims to provide instruction on performing and reporting carotid Doppler ultrasound examinations.
After the course participants will be able to:
- understand when carotid Doppler US is indicated, its strengths and limitations
- have a basic knowledge how to practically perform a carotid Doppler US
- recognise presence of surgically significant carotid stenosis and how to grade and communicate the findings in a report
TIMETABLE
9.15 – 9.30 – Registration & Coffee
9.30 – 10.00 - The role of carotid ultrasound in contemporary imaging of carotid disease
Dr J Webb, Consultant Radiologist, Aintree Hospitals NHS Trust
10.00 – 10.30 - How I do it
Mrs A Wilcox, Vascular Lab Manager, Aintree Hospitals NHS Trust
10.30 – 12.00 – Small group practice (Normal scans)
Dr J Webb/Mrs A Wilcox
Refreshments available throughout the session
12.00 – 12.45 - Lunch
12.45 – 13.15 – Reporting – Dr J Webb
13.15 – 15.15 - Small group practice (Abnormal scans)
Dr J Webb/Mrs A Wilcox
15.15 – 15.30 - Tea
15.30 – 15.45 - Pitfalls
Mrs A Wilcox
15.45 – 16.00 - Closing remarks
Dr J Webb
Registration fee: £250
