VAS - 350 Cerebrovascular Procedures

The theories, techniques and processes of performing cerebrovascular studies using duplex ultrasound of extracranial arteries and transcranial Doppler (TCD) for intracranial arteries are covered in this course. 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 course. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2