Non-Invasive Assessment of Popliteal Artery Aneurysms

ULTRASOUND SOLUTIONS CORP. is proud to welcome Rick Dubin, Senior Clinical Manager for NAVIX Diagnostix, for a thorough discussion of the non-invasive assessment of Popliteal Artery Aneurysms.

Course Description:

Sonography is considered to be the ideal screening and diagnostic imaging modality to detect and give detailed information on popliteal artery aneurysms. Although more invasive techniques exist, duplex ultrasound provides a cost-effective and thorough manner for evaluating this vascular pathology. This presentation will provide an overview of the pre- and post-operative non-invasive assessment strategies for popliteal artery aneurysms. (Approved for 1 SDMS CME credit, provided one is present for the entire event)

Course Objectives:  Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to:

• Identify risk factors, causes, pathophysiology, and related disease processes associated with development of popliteal artery aneurysms.
• Explain how the use of pre- and post-operative duplex ultrasound and physiologic assessment can be improved through operator knowledge, including scanning tips, equipment set-up, and dynamic knobology optimization.
• Discuss pre- and post-operative popliteal artery aneurysm cases for a better understanding of non-invasive diagnosis parameters and potential outcomes.
• State how to implement a popliteal artery aneurysm scan protocol and sub-routines, correlating with referenced criteria.

About Our Speaker:

Richard (Rick) Dubin, AAS-DMS, RVT, RDMS, is enjoying his 30th year in ultrasound, primarily as a consultant. He holds ARDMS credentials in Vascular, Abdomen/Small Parts, and OB/GYN.

Rick has primarily been a clinical manager, teacher/trainer, and technologist in the greater NYC area, managing Vascular Lab Services for Mount Sinai Vascular Surgery & Hospital, Montefiore Medical Center Vascular Surgery, Einstein Medical College. and currently, Columbia University Vascular Surgery, Columbia Doctors, and Columbia University Interventional Cardiology. He also has a background in Research & Development for multiple major ultrasound manufacturers. Rick has been a Director, Adviser, and Physics Professor at Long Island University’s Vascular Ultrasound Program. Additionally, he is now a Senior Clinical Manager for NAVIX Diagnostix.

This activity has been approved for 1.0 SDMS CME credit.

The CME participant roster will be reported by Ultrasound Solutions Corp. to the

SDMS CME Tracker System.

Important update from the SDMS:

SDMS no longer allows its CME providers to issue Partial Credit for attendance. If you join late or leave early, the SDMS will no longer permit us to award partial pro-rated credit.

Therefore, from now on, in order to receive CME credit, you must be in attendance for the ENTIRE event via your own unique Zoom link that Zoom emailed to you when you registered. Then, and only then, will USC be able to award you any credit. So, please be prompt and attentive to the time schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience, but again, this is a new SDMS policy we must abide by. Thank you for understanding.