SVU to Hold Vascular Ultrasound Advanced Interpretation Course in Indianapolis, IN

LANHAM, MD, June 26, 2006 - The Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) will hold its 2006 Vascular Ultrasound Advanced Interpretation Course at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Historic Union Station in Indianapolis, IN, September 8-10, 2006.

The SVU 2 ½ - day Advanced Interpretation Course is designed to provide attendees with the necessary information to interpret vascular studies. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of the concepts of vascular diagnostic testing and diagnostic criteria from course faculty, who all are experts in the field of vascular ultrasound. As the role of the vascular laboratory continues to expand, reliability and accuracy is dependent on informed technologists and physicians performing and interpreting vascular studies.

By attending you can earn up to 17.25 Category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award or 17.25 SVU-Continuing Medical Education (SVU-CME) credit hours to fulfill your continuing education requirements. This educational opportunity features live demonstrations during the educational sessions in the meeting as well as several book and manufacturer exhibitors.

The Crowne Plaza Hotel at Historic Union Station is housed within " America 's first union station" and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The hotel features unique and spacious guestrooms and the Pullman 's Restaurant and Lounge. Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, the hotel is adjacent to the Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome and just moments away from Conseco Fieldhouse, Circle Centre Mall, NCAA Hall of Champions and more.

This is the last SVU Interpretation Course in 2006 so don't miss this educational opportunity to get your needed CMEs for 2006. To register for the 2006 SVU Vascular Ultrasound Advanced Interpretation Course and for a detailed description of the course, visit the SVU website at www.svunet.org or contact SVU at 301-459-7550 or 800-788-8346, email: svuinfo@svunet.org. The Hotel Reservation deadline and the early Discount Registration deadline is August 10, 2006.