Ultrasound technology has revolutionised the clinical management of vascular patients. Today duplex-ultrasound is the leading imaging technique for the diagnosis and follow-up of patients with peripheral vascular disease. Modern colour-coded duplex sonography allows accurate morphological and hemodynamic evaluation of virtually all peripheral arterial and venous disorders, and has greatly reduced the need for invasive vascular imaging techniques.
In order to guarantee safety and a high standard of quality in vascular ultrasound appropriate training and continuing practice is essential.
The Department of Vascular Medicine at the Munich University Hospital is a center of expertise in all fields of peripheral vascular ultrasound performing more than 6000 duplexsonographic examinations every year. Our department has developed a comprehensive training program for physicians and other health care professionals involved in vascular ultrasound.
During several days of intensive training the participants are introduced to the theory and practical applications of vascular ultrasound of
The principles of the technique, normal ultrasound anatomy, vascular pathologies and the clinical interpretation of sonographic findings are discussed in interactive lessons with ample visual material. A comprehensive syllabus accompanies these lessons. The theoretical sessions are followed each day by intensive hands-on practical training in small groups supervised by experienced vascular specialists.
The training program includes the knowledge base recommended by the European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB) for level 1 and level 2 courses, thus addressing beginners as well as more experienced trainees wanting to enhance their skills in vascular ultrasound.
