Hands-on Tutorial on

Cerebrovascular Ultrasound

at the center for Noninvasive Brain Perfusion Studies
Stroke Program, University of Texas at Houston

Objective: hands-on experience in transcranial Doppler, carotid duplex, and monitoring procedures on patients with various cerebrovascular diseases.  Seminars are given on interpretation of ultrasound findings and comparison to MRI/MRA, standard angiography CT, SPECT, etc. with special emphasis on neuro-critical care, stroke treatment and prevention.


Duration: available in sessions of 2-5 working days
Time: Scheduled individually throughout the year
Enrollment: 2 registrants per group (individual hands-on studies)


CME credits available

Clinical Setting: 24-bed Neuro-Intensive Care Unit, Stroke Treatment Program, and Out-patient Stroke Prevention Clinic
Faculty:
Andrei V. Alexandrov, MD
Doralene Vital, RN, RVT
James C. Grotta, MD

Requirements: MD, RVT (or ARDMS-registered), RN
Registration Fee: $200/day (does not include meals and accommodation).

Application: send abbreviated CV with the letter of intent to
Dr. Andrei Alexandrov, MSB 7.044 6431 Fannin St.
Houston, TX 77030
phone (713) 500-7087
fax (713) 500-7097