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Chapter 1
Venous anatomy and function
Here, you will learn the names and functions of leg veins. You will identify the valves, the calf pump, and use the Valsalva maneuver to get the most out of your hemodynamic assessment.
6 Lessons
16:21 min
Venous anatomy and function intro
0:24 min
Discerning proximal and distal venous anatomical orientation
2:15 min
Differentiating between deep, superficial, perforating, and varicose veins
5:20 min
Identifying venous confluences
3:33 min
Using basic hemodynamic principles to diagnose venous disorders
4:49 min
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Chapter 2
Patient history, mechanisms of disease, and physical exam
Recognize the signs and symptoms, risk factors, and types of venous diseases to look for. Nail the physical exam and be on your way to a quick diagnosis.
4 Lessons
8:04 min
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Chapter 3
Venous testing with ultrasound
This chapter will introduce you to basic ultrasound principles, orientations, and physics to help you master the ultrasound machine for venous disease.
9 Lessons
22:25 min
Venous testing with ultrasound intro
0:25 min
Discerning ultrasound capabilities and limitations
3:50 min
Positioning your patient
1:45 min
Simplifying ultrasound machine knobology
5:11 min
Orienting your probe
2:24 min
Assigning color flow
2:01 min
Interpreting the Doppler baseline
2:03 min
Seeing augment maneuvers on color and Doppler
4:46 min
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Chapter 4
Performing and interpreting a DVT ultrasound
We've briefly delved into venous disease and ultrasound scanning, now let's combine them! Perform and interpret a DVT study and recognize incidental findings.
7 Lessons
21:26 min
Performing and interpreting a DVT ultrasound intro
0:19 min
Executing a DVT ultrasound study (part 1)
5:26 min
Executing a DVT ultrasound study (part 2)
4:12 min
Interpreting DVT compressibility and chronicity on ultrasound
4:34 min
Deciphering DVT waveforms
3:30 min
Identifying incidental findings
3:25 min
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Chapter 5
Performing and interpreting the venous insufficiency ultrasound
Now that we can perform the basic DVT protocol, we move on to the insufficiency portion. We also discuss whether preoperative vein mapping is useful for bypass conduits.
7 Lessons
17:17 min
Performing and interpreting the venous insufficiency ultrasound intro
0:18 min
Mastering a venous insufficiency protocol
4:58 min
Identifying varicose veins in the insufficiency study
2:04 min
Translating a venous insufficiency report
2:03 min
Nailing the post-ablation study
6:07 min
Applying the lower extremity vein map
1:47 min
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Chapter 6
Therapeutic interventions and invasive tests
When ultrasound findings need confirmation, know what to order! We go over pros and cons of anticoagulants, D-dimer, venography, thrombectomy, IVC filters, and venous ablation.
9 Lessons
16:58 min
Therapeutic interventions and invasive tests intro
0:29 min
Evaluating a D-dimer blood test
1:43 min
Utilizing a venogram
1:55 min
Prescribing anticoagulation drugs
4:38 min
Ablating insufficiency as a cure
3:41 min
Deploying an IVC filter
1:48 min
Deciding on thrombectomy or thrombolysis
2:03 min
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QuizUltrasound Masterclass: Veins of the Legs outro
0:41 min
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