115 - Non-invasive Vascular Imaging: A Comprehensive Review
Purpose: Vascular imaging intersects with all aspects of the body, crosses all sub-specialties within radiology, and involves multiple imaging modalities. Given the various imaging options, it is important for radiologists and trainees to have a strong foundational understanding of the appropriateness of each modality whether in the setting of surveillance, an acute presentation, or a chronic presentation. The purpose of this education exhibit is to identify the pros and cons of the various imaging modalities available in non-invasive vascular imaging. We will review current standards of evaluating vascular pathology from head-to-toe and will develop a basic understanding of key imaging protocols used in the emergency room to evaluate vascular pathology.
Material and Methods: We performed a literature search to evaluate the appropriateness criteria for various vascular imaging modalities. Cases were acquired from our institution’s Electronic Medical Record Search Engine (EMERSE) and our institution’s imaging protocols were reviewed.
Results: This educational exhibit will (1) provide the viewer a better understanding of imaging appropriateness criteria in the setting of vascular imaging; (2) examine key vascular imaging protocols that are used while on call; and (3) use a case-based review to discuss vascular disease processes that can be identified throughout the body using non-invasive imaging.
Conclusions: After reviewing this exhibit, the viewer will gain a head-to-toe overview of the various imaging modalities and protocols available in non-invasive vascular imaging.