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VST 110 Cerebrovascular Disease Course Objectives

Following completion of theoretical and laboratory learning experiences, the student will be able to:

1. List and identify normal and abnormal cerebrovascular anatomy.
2. Describe the cerebrovascular physiology.
3. Explain the physics related to cerebrovascular testing.
4. Describe various types of cerebrovascular pathophysiology.
5. Perform a complete carotid artery and TCD protocol demonstrating gray scale, color Doppler and pulsed Doppler spectral analysis.
6. Define the diagnostic criteria and appropriate indicators for carotid artery interpretation.
7. List various diagnostic studies for cerebrovascular disease explaining the advantages and disadvantages of each.