Harvard Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep Course 2026

Description Description Include:  videos file sub vtt   pdf, size:  GB Target Audience: Primary Care Physicians, Ultrasound Technologists  Sample video: contact me for sample video Information: June 5 – 6, 2026 Develop a strong foundation in vascular ultrasound performance and interpretation through expert-led instruction, practical case-based learning, and comprehensive preparation for clinical practice, RPVI certification, and vascular lab development. This course is designed to develop a strong foundation in both performance and interpretation of vascular ultrasound. We developed lectures in conjunction with the medical director and technical director of the vascular lab at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital as well as esteemed faculty from Stanford University Hospital, University of Colorado, and Johns Hopkins Hospital that thoroughly cover an array of topics focused on the interpretation of vascular ultrasound. We have included multiple practical examples through case presentations that allow for the learner to develop a foundation in vascular lab as well as the ability to apply this knowledge directly to patient situations. At the end of this course, the learner will be able to perform and interpret vascular laboratory studies, be prepared for the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) exam, and create a vascular laboratory at their home institution. Learning Objectives  Demonstrate clinical interpretation of arterial and venous vascular noninvasive studies in the peripheral, cerebrovascular, and abdominal systems.  Discuss the clinical application of velocity criteria for grading of stenosis in the vasculature including dialysis grafts, endovascular interventions in the aorta and peripheral system, and bypass grafts.  Summarize basic ultrasound physics and ultrasound technology as it applies to vascular diagnostics.  Review topics commonly found on the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) exam.  Develop and Implement a Vascular Laboratory Program at their home institution. Who Should Participate Primary Care Physicians, Specialty Physicians, Allied Specialities, Nurses, Ultrasound Technologists, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners Topics: 00 Introduction 01 Basics of Physics in Vascular Imaging 02 Understanding the Ultrasound Machine 03 Peripheral Arterial Studies – UPPER 04 Peripheral Arterial Studies – LOWER 05 Abdominal US 06 Panel Discussion 07 The Role of the Vascular Laboratory in the Diagnosis of Renal and Mesenteric Artery Disease 08 Carotid Duplex Ultrasonography 09 Subclavian and Vertebral Ultrasonography 10 Cerebrovascular Intracranial (Transcranial Doppler) 11 High Yield Pathologies Tested on the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) 12 Panel Discussion 13 Bypass Graft Surveillance 14 Aortic Endovascular Stent Graft Surveillance 15 Dialysis Access Surveillance and Case Presentations 16 Tibio – Pedal Access 17 Panel Discussion 18 Venous Ultrasound 1 – Venous insufficiency, Ultrasound in Office Based Venous Procedures 19 Venous Ultrasound 2 – Venous ThrombosisObstruction, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome 20 Venous Case Presentation 21 Wound Healing in Vascular Surgery 22 Carotid Arterial Case Presentations 23 Updated Results with the Retrievable System for Drug Delivery – Data from the DEEPER OUS and DEEPER REVEAL Trials 24 Peripheral Artery and Bypass Graft Case Presentations 25 Surveillence of Deep Venous Arterialization Grafts 26 Deep venous arterialization 27 Pedal Acceleration Time (PAT) – Technique, Criteria, Interpretation and Clinical Application 28 Panel Discussion