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Aug 06, 2026
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DMSI 150 - Vascular Sonography II and Lab
PREREQUISITES: DMSI 110 - Vascular Sonography I and Lab
PROGRAM: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022
This course will continue to build on the principles learned in Vascular Sonography I. There will be a study of the upper and lower peripheral arterial system to include the anatomy, physiology, pathology, hemodynamics, and pathophysiology. Pathologies of the organ structures are covered as well as pathophysiologic effects on organs, systems, hemodynamics and sonographic and Doppler appearances. Spectral waveform analysis and changes due to pathology will be presented. Sonographic and medical terminology will also be discussed.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Describe the rules of hemodynamics and how pathology changes these in the peripheral arterial system.
- Understand the role of noninvasive vascular testing in the diagnosis of vascular disease in the peripheral arterial system.
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal greyscale and Doppler findings.
- Identify on diagram, angiogram, MRI, CT, and sonographic image normal and abnormal anatomy as well as variants.
- Relate these findings to the underlying anatomy/physiology and other changes attributable to vascular disease.
- Use recommended interpretation criteria, understanding their value and limitations.
- Understand the important elements of composing and generating preliminary and final reports using correct terminology.
- Understand various regulatory issues affecting the vascular ultrasound profession.
- Demonstrate sonographic techniques, measurement methods, and basic Doppler analysis and indirect testing methods for peripheral arterial systems.
- List basic protocol for peripheral arterial scanning and acquire basic peripheral arterial images.
- Demonstrate scanning using correct ergonomic techniques
- Apply proper terminology to the sonographic exams and processes.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Topical areas of study include -
- Upper and lower arterial systems
- Hemodynamics and Doppler techniques for peripheral arterial systems
- Scanning protocols and techniques of the peripheral arterial system
- Exercise testing
- Penile Doppler and testing
- Atherosclerosis and diseases effecting the peripheral arterial systems
- Extrinsic pathology affecting the peripheral arterial systems
- Bypass graft evaluations
- Arterial anatomy of the upper and lower extremity
- Disease processes of the arterial system
- Doppler and plethysmography testing procedures for the upper and lower extremities
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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