Carotid Ultrasound MasterClass | Comprehensive Carotid Duplex & Stroke Risk Assessment Course

🎓 Carotid Ultrasound MasterClass
Comprehensive Training in Carotid Ultrasound and Vascular Disease Assessment of the Neck

The Carotid Ultrasound MasterClass from the international 123Sonography series is a professional and highly practical course focused specifically on ultrasound of the carotid arteries and evaluation of the neck vessels.
This program is designed for physicians who want to achieve a higher level of accuracy and an international standard in diagnosing carotid stenosis, atherosclerotic plaques, flow disturbances, and stroke risk.

By combining high-quality teaching videos, real clinical cases, and clear decision-making algorithms, this course helps you see carotid ultrasound not just as an imaging technique, but as a strategic tool in the prevention and management of stroke.

Why is carotid ultrasound so important? 🧠

A significant proportion of strokes occur due to stenosis or occlusion of the carotid arteries. Early detection of these stenoses, identification of unstable plaques, and assessment of blood flow can play a key role in:

• Preventing ischemic stroke

• Risk stratification of patients

• Guiding decisions on medical therapy, interventional procedures, or surgery

Carotid ultrasound, while non-invasive, can be one of the most accurate tools for vascular screening and assessment if it is performed and interpreted correctly.
This course is designed precisely for that purpose:
to help you acquire the right images, measure the right numbers, and interpret the findings correctly.

Who is this course for? 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

The Carotid Ultrasound MasterClass is structured to be highly practical and valuable for several groups of specialists:

• Cardiologists
  For accurate diagnosis of carotid stenosis, monitoring high-risk patients, and secondary stroke prevention.

• Neurologists
  For evaluating patients with TIA, ischemic stroke, dizziness, syncope, or neurological symptoms with suspected vascular origin.

• Sonographers and ultrasound technologists
  To learn standard carotid imaging protocols, correct common errors, and improve the quality of B-mode and Doppler studies.

• Radiologists and residents
  To enhance accuracy in diagnosing vascular pathologies and in structural and hemodynamic interpretation (PSV/EDV/ratios).

• ICU and Emergency Physicians
  For rapid decision-making in critically ill and high-risk patients with possible cerebrovascular involvement.

Any clinic dealing with cardiovascular, neurological, or high-risk patients can directly benefit from the skills taught in this course.

Main Educational Modules of the Carotid Ultrasound MasterClass 📚

The course systematically covers everything from basic principles to advanced details:

1. Neck Vessel Anatomy – A Practical Perspective

Instead of dry, theoretical anatomy, the neck vessels are reviewed from an ultrasound imaging point of view:

• Course of the common carotid artery (CCA)

• Bifurcation into internal (ICA) and external (ECA) carotid arteries

• Branches and their relations to surrounding structures

• Key points for distinguishing ICA from ECA on ultrasound

The goal is that during scanning you know exactly which structure you are seeing and why it matters.

2. Probe Handling and Machine Settings 🎛

Diagnostic quality starts with image quality. This section covers:

• Correct choice of probe (linear transducer)

• Adjusting depth, gain, focus, and Doppler parameters

• Optimizing Doppler angle to accurately measure PSV and EDV

• Tips to reduce artifacts and noise in the image

The objective is that each time you can produce a standard, reproducible image.

3. Standard “Lane by Lane” Scanning Technique

Instead of random, unsystematic scanning, the course teaches a Lane by Lane method for structured evaluation:

• Longitudinal and transverse scanning of CCA, ICA, and ECA

• Systematic assessment of key segments in B-mode, Color Doppler, and Spectral Doppler

• Scanning lane by lane with a defined algorithm so that no critical segment is missed

This approach ensures that even in high-risk and complex patients, your scan is complete, standardized, and reliable.

4. Diagnosing Stenosis, Plaques, and Flow Abnormalities

This module focuses on targeted diagnosis of vascular pathology:

• Carotid Stenosis:

  • Identifying stenosis based on B-mode (narrowing of lumen, tortuosity, plaque morphology)

  • Using PSV/EDV values and ratios to grade stenosis severity

• Atherosclerotic Plaques:

  • Types of plaque (hypoechoic, calcified, heterogeneous)

  • Features of high-risk, unstable plaques

• Occlusion and Reduced Flow:

  • Doppler patterns in occlusion, near occlusion, and high-grade stenosis

  • Recognition of flow reversal and collateral pathways

• Dissection and Vascular Trauma:

  • Layered wall appearance, intimal flap, mural hematoma

This module helps you transform a raw image into a precise, clinically relevant diagnosis.

5. Measurements, Ratios, and Standard Reporting 🧾

The course covers in detail:

• Measuring PSV (Peak Systolic Velocity)

• Measuring EDV (End Diastolic Velocity)

• Calculating ICA/CCA ratio and using it to grade stenosis

• Converting numeric data into a standardized, defensible report

In other words, by the end of the course you don’t just “see” an image; you can perform result-driven reporting that supports real clinical decisions.

Benefits of Joining the Carotid Ultrasound MasterClass ✅

Attending this course is not just about watching a few videos—it changes the way you look at carotid and neck vessel ultrasound:

• ✅ Visual and practical teaching with real clinical cases

• ✅ Increased diagnostic accuracy and reduced error rates

• ✅ Learning decision-making algorithms for high-risk patients

• ✅ Direct applicability in:

  • Cardiology clinics

  • Ultrasound centers

  • Emergency departments, Stroke Units, and ICUs

Your Outcomes After Completing the Course 🎯

After completing the Carotid Ultrasound MasterClass, you are expected to be able to:

• Perform carotid ultrasound in a standard, systematic way

• Detect and grade carotid plaques, stenoses, and occlusions accurately and scientifically

• Assess stroke risk in high-risk patients more precisely and with better documentation

• Provide reports for the treatment team (neurology, cardiology, vascular surgery) that truly influence clinical decision-making

In other words:
Greater confidence → More accurate diagnosis → Better treatment decisions → More successful clinical outcomes ✨

Fast and Easy Access to This Course

You can order this course online via the Simabaan website,
or contact the support team via Telegram or WhatsApp to have the program activated for you
and get quick access to all course videos in the shortest possible time.

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Carotid Ultrasound MasterClass | Advanced Carotid Duplex & Stroke Risk Assessment Course