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

🎓 Carotid Ultrasound MasterClass

Comprehensive training in carotid artery ultrasound and evaluation of cervical vascular disease.

The Carotid Ultrasound MasterClass from the international 123Sonography series is a complete, professional program for diagnosing and assessing carotid stenosis, atherosclerotic plaques, neck vessel anatomy, blood flow, and stroke risk. With high-quality videos, clinical examples, and practical imaging guidance, this course prepares clinicians to interpret ultrasound findings accurately.

🎯 Who is this course for?
Audience — Benefit

• Cardiologists: Precise detection of carotid stenosis and stroke prevention

• Neurologists: Evaluation of patients with TIA and stroke symptoms

• Sonographers/Technologists: Mastery of standard carotid imaging protocols

• Radiologists/Residents: Improved accuracy in diagnosing vascular pathology

• ICU & Emergency Physicians: Rapid decision-making for critically ill, high-risk patients

📚 Core curriculum

• Practical review of neck vascular anatomy

• Probe handling and machine settings for optimal image quality

• Standard “lane-by-lane” scanning technique

Diagnosis

• Carotid stenosis

• Atherosclerotic plaques and their types

• Occlusion and reduced blood flow

• Dissection and vascular trauma

Measurements & Reporting

• PSV and EDV

• ICA/CCA ratio

• Interpretation of results and standardized reporting

✅ Course benefits

• Visual, hands-on instruction with real clinical cases

• Increased diagnostic accuracy and reduced errors

• Decision algorithms for managing high-risk patients

Ideal settings for use

• Cardiology clinics

• Ultrasound centers

• Emergency departments and ICUs

🏁 Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Perform carotid ultrasound correctly and according to standards

• Identify plaques and grades of carotid stenosis accurately

• Assess stroke risk in patients with high precision

Which means: greater confidence → more accurate diagnosis → better treatment decisions → improved clinical outcomes ✨