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MASTERING VASCULAR ULTRASOUND Ultrasound in Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

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:

  • Recognize the key ultrasonographic findings of GCA

  • Become familiar with the ultrasound assessment of the temporal and axillary arteries

  • Learn about internationally established ultrasound examination protocols

  • Correlate ultrasound findings with the clinical presentation

  • Understand the role of musculoskeletal ultrasound in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

  • Recognize findings that may contribute to the differential diagnosis

  • Practice hands-on, with expert guidance and dedicated time for individual practice

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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

Time                 Theme
08:30 – 09:00     Registration – Welcome
09:00                 Brief welcome address by the Scientia representative

09:00 – 09:30      THEORETICAL SESSION I

      PMR & GCA: An Introduction

  • Overview and clinical features of PMR and GCA

  • The role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and assessment of PMR and GCA

  • Ultrasound settings and optimisation for vascular examination

09:30 – 10:00      THEORETICAL SESSION II

      Ultrasound in PMR: Shoulders, Hips & Differential Diagnosis

  • Ultrasound examination of the shoulder and hip regions

  • Typical sonographic findings in PMR

  • Ultrasound in the differential diagnosis of PMR

10:00 – 11:30      HANDS-ON SESSION I

      PMR in Practice: Basic Sonoanatomy & Ultrasound Examination

  • Identification of key anatomical structures

  • Systematic ultrasound examination of the shoulder and hip

  • Recognition of characteristic sonographic findings

11:30 – 11:45      Coffee Break

11:45 – 12:15      THEORETICAL SESSION III

      Ultrasound in GCA: Temporal & Cranial Arteries

  • Ultrasound examination of the temporal arteries

  • Examination of other cranial arteries

  • Normal and pathological sonographic findings in GCA

12:15 – 13:45      HANDS-ON SESSION II

       GCA in Practice: Temporal & Cranial Artery Ultrasound

  • Practical examination technique

  • Systematic scanning approach

  • 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

  • Ultrasound examination of extracranial arteries in GCA

  • Vascular ultrasound in Takayasu Arteritis

  • Key sonographic findings and practical considerations

14:45 – 16:15      HANDS-ON SESSION III

      Vascular Ultrasound in Practice

  • Hands-on examination of extracranial arteries

  • Practical scanning protocols

  • 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

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