6.0 SDMS CMEs: 6.0 Vascular Technology Credits. To be an integral and dynamic part of the phlebology team, a thorough understanding of thermal and chemical ablation, ambulatory phlebectomy, as well as ligation, harvest, or stripping of the truncal veins is needed. In this lecture series, follow along with speakers that are among some of the most respected in the field of phlebology. We will also cover, performing a lower extremity venous duplex ultrasound both before and following a venous intervention. We will share with you our love for treating veins, techniques we have learned over several decades of practice, and helpful tricks of the trade.

7.5 SDMS CMEs: 7.5 Vascular Technology Credits. To perform an adequate duplex ultrasound evaluation for venous insufficiency, an understanding of venous hemodynamics is critical. This presentation provides a solid overview of venous hemodynamics from the perspective of duplex evaluation. An anatomical review of the iliac veins, popliteal, and calf veins will be covered as well as how to perform the best duplex ultrasound of these areas. There will be an emphasis on the calf veins including the tibial, peroneal, gastrocnemius, and soleal veins as well as how to identify and evaluate them properly with ultrasound. The techniques, especially patient positioning is covered. We demonstrate several examples of small saphenous vein pathology and how it can impact venous system hemodynamics. We cover anatomical review of accessory saphenous veins and how to differentiate these vessels from tributaries. The differences between upper and lower extremity veins and venous disease will also be discussed. And finally, a review of the pathology of upper extremity venous thrombosis is covered.

5.0 SDMS CMEs: 3.5 Vascular Technology; 1.5 SPI Credits. This self-paced, on-demand presentation will enhance the knowledge of sonographers' and physicians' understanding of basic physics concepts, spectral waveform morphology, and spectral Doppler criteria, as it pertains to duplex ultrasound. Also, we will provide essential ultrasound techniques used and the essential images that should be obtained during a hemodialysis access grafts and fistulae duplex exam as well as a renal exam. It will also provide an in-depth explanation regarding the criteria for categorizing diseased in the extracranial carotid arteries with duplex ultrasound.

5.5 SDMS CMEs: 5.5 Vascular Technology Credits. This presentation provides an overview of the superficial and deep venous anatomy and how they work to accommodate venous return from the lower extremity. The hemodynamics of how the venous valves allow the system to help to return blood to the heart. The requirements for ultrasound guidance during thermal and chemical ablation procedures and ultrasound evaluation following those interventional procedures will also be covered. An anatomical review of accessory saphenous veins, the small saphenous vein, and perforating veins will be reviewed. And finally, the course will end with the importance of evaluating the deep venous system to prevent uncommon but potentially devastating outcomes.

5.0 SDMS CMEs: 5.0 Vascular Technology Credits. This presentation provides an overview of hemodynamic principles such as flow and pressure relationships, as well as the pumps of the leg. Iliac vein compression (May Thurner Syndrome) is essential to understand, therefore we will cover duplex ultrasound technical caveats along with protocols of how to perform an abdominal venous ultrasound with a focus of the iliac veins. We cover two often-perplexing problems in the vascular laboratory; a patient presenting with recurrent disease as well as pulsatility in the venous system. And finally, we will discuss and try to help you understand why reflux times do NOT correlate with disease severity.