Description
Date: Saturday 20.02.2027
Location: Panorama Hotel
Analipseos 26 Panorama,
Thessaloniki, PC 55236, Greece
Participation fee: €500
Maximum number of participants: 10
Scientific Director: Panagiotis Ermeidis, Rheumatologist
MASTERING VASCULAR ULTRASOUND Ultrasound in Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
500,00 €
Ιnformational Seminar
Ultrasound has evolved into an important tool for the early diagnosis and diagnostic assessment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Ultrasound examination of the temporal and axillary arteries is recommended by the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) as the first-line imaging modality in patients with suspected GCA, particularly in those presenting with cranial symptoms. Moreover, ultrasound findings are now incorporated into the classification criteria for the disease.
This one day seminar combines focused theoretical presentations with extensive hands-on sessions, allowing each participant to enhance their knowledge of ultrasound examination techniques, discuss clinical cases, and gain greater confidence in recognizing and interpreting ultrasonographic findings.
Why attend this seminar?
During the seminar, you will have the opportunity to:
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Recognize the key ultrasonographic findings of GCA
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Become familiar with the ultrasound assessment of the temporal and axillary arteries
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Learn about internationally established ultrasound examination protocols
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Correlate ultrasound findings with the clinical presentation
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Understand the role of musculoskeletal ultrasound in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
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Recognize findings that may contribute to the differential diagnosis
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Practice hands-on, with expert guidance and dedicated time for individual practice
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Time Theme
08:30 – 09:00 Registration – Welcome
09:00 Brief welcome address by the Scientia representative
09:00 Brief welcome address by the Scientia representative
09:00 – 09:30 THEORETICAL SESSION I
PMR & GCA: An Introduction
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Overview and clinical features of PMR and GCA
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The role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and assessment of PMR and GCA
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Ultrasound settings and optimisation for vascular examination
09:30 – 10:00 THEORETICAL SESSION II
Ultrasound in PMR: Shoulders, Hips & Differential Diagnosis
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Ultrasound examination of the shoulder and hip regions
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Typical sonographic findings in PMR
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Ultrasound in the differential diagnosis of PMR
10:00 – 11:30 HANDS-ON SESSION I
PMR in Practice: Basic Sonoanatomy & Ultrasound Examination
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Identification of key anatomical structures
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Systematic ultrasound examination of the shoulder and hip
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Recognition of characteristic sonographic findings
11:30 – 11:45 Coffee Break
11:45 – 12:15 THEORETICAL SESSION III
Ultrasound in GCA: Temporal & Cranial Arteries
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Ultrasound examination of the temporal arteries
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Examination of other cranial arteries
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Normal and pathological sonographic findings in GCA
12:15 – 13:45 HANDS-ON SESSION II
GCA in Practice: Temporal & Cranial Artery Ultrasound
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Practical examination technique
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Systematic scanning approach
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Identification of characteristic vascular findings
13:45 – 14:15 Lunch Break
14:15 – 14:45 THEORETICAL SESSION IV
Beyond the Temporal Arteries: Extracranial Vessel Ultrasound
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Ultrasound examination of extracranial arteries in GCA
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Vascular ultrasound in Takayasu Arteritis
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Key sonographic findings and practical considerations
14:45 – 16:15 HANDS-ON SESSION III
Vascular Ultrasound in Practice
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Hands-on examination of extracranial arteries
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Practical scanning protocols
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Recognition and interpretation of pathological vascular findings
16:15 – 16:30 FINAL QUIZ
Test Your Skills
Interactive quiz and review of the key learning points.
16:30 COURSE CONCLUSION
Summary, Discussion & Closing
