Vascular Objectives

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Lower Extremity Vascular Ultrasound Learning Objectives

  • Describe the anatomy and characteristics of the lower extremity vasculature as seen by ultrasound
  • Describe the typical appearance of a lymph node and distinguish it from a vascular structure and a nervous structure
  • Describe the typical anatomy of the IJ vein and carotid artery as seen by ultrasound
  • Select an appropriate transducer for vascular imaging

Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound Learning Objectives

  • Describe standard aorta image acquisition
  • Describe the anatomy of the aorta and its major branches in the abdomen as seen by ultrasound
    • Celiac artery
    • Superior mesenteric artery
    • Iliac artery
    • Splenic vein (relationship with)
  • Measure abdominal aorta diameter and recognize pathologic dilation

Overall Objectives

General Background

Vascular Background