Duplex Anatomy of the Abdomen

Duplex Anatomy of the Abdomen

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Course Overview

Master the art of abdominal duplex anatomy with this detailed guide, covering visceral and vascular landmarks, sonographic techniques, and Doppler essentials. Discover how to optimize ultrasound imaging, identify key arteries and veins, and correlate anatomy for accurate diagnoses and effective patient care.

Objectives

  • Describe the visceral and vascular sonographic anatomy of the abdomen

  • Relate the vascular anatomic landmarks used for ultrasound interrogation of the central and upper abdomen

  • Define the most common mesenteric, renal, and hepatic anatomic anomalies

  • Discuss the optimal image planes employed for sonographic imaging of the mesenteric, renal, and hepato-portal vessels

Target Audience

Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.

Faculty & Disclosure

Faculty

Marsha M. Neumyer, BS, RVT, FSDMS, FSVU, FAIUM

International Director

Vascular Diagnostic Educational Services

Vascular Resource Associates

Harrisburg, PA USA

Disclosure

In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests. Marsha Neumyer discloses no such relationships exist. No one at IAME who had control over the planning or content of this activity has relationships with commercial interests.

In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.

IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.

Credits

2
AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits

* AMA PRA Category 1™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.

Course Details

Duration2 hours
ReleasedMay 1, 2020
Last ReviewJun 21, 2024
ExpiresJun 21, 2027

Accreditation

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™s. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.

Course Content