Uterine Artery Doppler First Trimester Pre-Eclampsia Screening

Strengthen Your Pre-Eclampsia Screening with IAME’s First-Trimester Course

Hi there, I’m Johana Bueno, Marketing Director at IAME. I’m excited to share a course that Dr. Jason Cox, our Radiologist and Program Director, highly recommends for anyone involved in prenatal care: Advanced Ultrasound Techniques: Uterine Artery Doppler First Trimester Pre-Eclampsia Screening. Dr. Cox, with his deep ultrasound expertise, believes this course is a game-changer for spotting pre-eclampsia early, helping you make a real difference in maternal and fetal health.

Why Early Pre-Eclampsia Screening Matters

Pre-eclampsia, typically emerging after 20 weeks, brings high blood pressure and risks like eclampsia or fetal developmental issues. It affects about 1 in 25,000 to 35,000 pregnancies and is often linked to abnormal placental development. First-trimester screening can predict risks early, enabling interventions like aspirin therapy before 16 weeks to reduce severe outcomes. This course equips you to master those early detection skills.

What You’ll Learn

Dr. Cox loves how this course blends practical ultrasound techniques with real-world application. Here’s what you’ll gain: 

• Ultrasound mastery: Integrate uterine artery Doppler into first-trimester screening, using pulsatility index (PI) and resistance index (RI). 

• Risk assessment: Evaluate maternal factors like obesity, hypertension, or clotting disorders (e.g., factor V Leiden). 

• Genetic and lifestyle insights: Understand how family history, multiple pregnancies, or advanced maternal age increase risks. 

• Interpreting results: Learn to read screening outcomes, with up to 90% detection for high-risk cases using multiparametric models. 

• Case-based practice: Apply skills through a real-world case to guide next steps for positive or negative results.

You’ll learn to spot abnormal Doppler patterns, like persistent notching or high RI (>0.55), which signal placental issues. It’s hands-on and focused, with 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for your CME.

Who’s It For?

This course is ideal for physicians, sonographers, or anyone performing or interpreting ultrasounds. Whether you’re refining your skills or aiming to lead in prenatal care, it fits your busy schedule, as Dr. Cox emphasized.

Why Dr. Cox Endorses It

Dr. Cox is enthusiastic about how this course simplifies complex pre-eclampsia screening, from mastering Doppler waveforms to combining biochemical markers like Placental Growth Factor. It’s designed to boost your confidence in early risk prediction. It’s about empowering you to improve outcomes for moms and babies.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re eager to enhance your pre-eclampsia screening skills, I encourage you to explore this course, as Dr. Cox recommended. Visit the IAME website to learn more about Advanced Ultrasound Techniques: Uterine Artery Doppler First Trimester Pre-Eclampsia Screening and consider signing up to keep your expertise sharp. Here’s to better care for your patients!