Hands On Abdominal Aorta, Lower and Upper Limbs: in-person course
In-person course · Vitória, ES, Brazil
Abdominal aorta, lower and upper limbs all three areas in a single course
An intensive training with Dr. Fanilda Barros for physicians who want to perform and interpret arterial Doppler with confidence, from the abdomen to the hands, with the machine in your hand and real patients in front of you.
May 21 and 22, 2027 · 12 hours over two days · class of 5 students
Master the technique in
12 hours of intensive practice
- Three areas in the same course: abdominal aorta, lower limbs and upper limbs
- Assessment of multiple real patients
- Class of 5 students, with room for everyone to scan
Why all three together
In clinical practice, these exams don't arrive separately. The same patient with claudication may need her aorta measured and a lower limb arterial exam on the same day; the upper limb comes up in the workup of thrombosis, compression syndromes and vascular access.
Bringing the three areas together in one course is what lets you train the complete reasoning, rather than three disconnected protocols.
The challenge of arterial Doppler
The exam is ordered every day, but hands-on training is rare
Arterial Doppler is essential in assessing a range of vascular diseases. The difficulties, however, repeat from one practice to the next:
- Difficulty standardizing the exam protocol
- Uncertainty assessing arterial stenoses
- Doubts interpreting Doppler parameters
- Difficulty assessing peripheral circulation
- Slow or inconsistent exams
Why the Hands-On solves this
In practice, you only master the exam by performing many exams under experienced supervision.
- Supervised practice from the first exam to the last
- Real-time technical correction
- Clinical discussion of every case
- Extremely small class
The goal is for you to leave the course confident to perform and interpret arterial exams.
What you will learn
Three complete protocols, from the exam to clinical management
All content is applied directly to clinical practice, from patient positioning to the description of findings.
Abdominal aorta
- Abdominal aorta exam technique
- Assessment of aortic diameter
- Identification of aneurysms
- Hemodynamic flow analysis
Lower limbs
- Complete arterial exam protocol
- Assessment of the peripheral arterial system
- Identification of stenoses
- Doppler waveform analysis
- Clinical correlation with peripheral arterial disease
Upper limbs
- Ultrasound anatomy of the upper limbs
- Interpretation of flow patterns
- Identification of stenoses
- Diagnosis of upper limb thrombosis
- Syndromes specific to this area
Practice with real patients
- Peripheral arterial disease
- Arterial stenoses
- Hemodynamic changes
- Assessment of the abdominal aorta
- Upper limb cases
- Interpretation of Doppler findings
Every case discussed with Dr. Fanilda
You will have direct contact with patients with different vascular conditions, with the machine in your hand.
This lets you understand not only how to perform the exam, but how to interpret the findings correctly.
Common mistakes in arterial Doppler
Even experienced physicians make technical mistakes during the exam. Among the most common:
Incomplete assessment of the arterial system
Without a structured protocol, the exam can miss significant stenoses.
Inadequate waveform interpretation
Doppler waveform analysis is at the core of the hemodynamic assessment.
Incorrect aortic assessment
Inadequate measurement compromises the diagnosis of aneurysms.
Upper limb left out
This area is underassessed precisely where it would change management.
Lack of standardization
Without a clear sequence, the exam becomes inconsistent.
Uncertainty in interpretation
A lack of hands-on training leads to diagnostic doubt.
This Hands-On was designed precisely to correct these points in practice.
Schedule
A complete hands-on immersion
Two days: the first lays the foundation of the technique for the three areas, the second is practice with real patients from start to finish.
Day 1
- Arterial Doppler fundamentals
- Review of the concepts for the three areas
- Technique demonstrations
- Start of practice with patients
Day 2
- Exams performed by the students
- Interpretation of findings
- Discussion of clinical cases
- Closing with a clinical discussion
Who this course is for
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Vascular surgeons
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Sonographers
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Angiologists
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Radiologists
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Echocardiographers
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Physicians interested in vascular Doppler
Basic command of the ultrasound machine is expected; prior experience with the arterial exam is not required.
What sets this Hands-On apart
A format designed for your hands, not for an audience
- Three arterial areas in the same course
- Intensive practice with real patients
- Class of 5 students
- Direct supervision by Dr. Fanilda Barros
- Individualized technical correction
- A protocol you can apply in your professional practice
What the Hands On is like
Photos from previous classes at Instituto Fanilda Barros.
Bonus: the recorded theory lessons with Dr. Fanilda
When you secure your spot, you receive the video theory material, with lessons taught by Dr. Fanilda on arterial Doppler of the abdominal aorta, the lower limbs and the upper limbs.
The reason is practical: you arrive at the Hands-On with the theory already settled, and the whole day is free for what only happens there: the patient in front of you and the machine in your hand. Afterward, the material stays available to you, so you can review the reasoning when a difficult case shows up in your practice.
1-year access, counted from the date of your Hands-On registration.
Investment
Secure your spot
Class of at most 5 students, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days.
In-person Hands On
Next class: 21 and 22 May 2027
R$ 8,900.00
or 12 installments of R$ 920.47
Secure your spot- 12 hours of intensive practice over two days
- Abdominal aorta, lower limbs and upper limbs
- Certificate delivered on the day of the course
- Includes the video theory material, with 1 year of access from your registration date
- Unconditional 7-day guarantee
- The in-person practical training is taught in Portuguese.
- Prices are in Brazilian reais (BRL). At checkout, select your country by its flag; your card issuer converts the amount to your currency, and installment options depend on your card.
Where it takes place
Instituto Fanilda Barros
Rua José Alexandre Buaiz, 350, Edifício Affinity Work, Sala 1912Enseada do Suá
Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil Open in maps
7-day guarantee
You have an unconditional 7-day guarantee. If you decide the course is not for you, just request a cancellation and the full amount is refunded, no red tape.
Frequently asked questions
When is the class?
May 21 and 22, 2027, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days.
How many hours is the course?
12 hours of intensive practice over two days.
Does the course really cover all three areas?
Yes. Abdominal aorta, lower limb arterial and upper limbs, in the same course.
Do I receive any material before the course?
Yes. When you enroll, you receive the recorded theory lessons with Dr. Fanilda on arterial Doppler of the abdominal aorta, the lower limbs and the upper limbs, to watch before the Hands-On and review afterward. Access is valid for 1 year from your registration date.
Where does the course take place?
At Instituto Fanilda Barros, in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
How many people per class?
At most 5 students, so that each participant performs exams under direct supervision.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. The certificate is delivered on the day of the course.
Do I receive an invoice?
Yes. The invoice is issued by Instituto Fanilda Barros LTDA.
Can I ask questions before enrolling?
Yes. By email at contato@fanildabarros.com.br or on WhatsApp at +55 27 99845-2026.
Aorta, lower and upper limbs with someone who has mastered the practice