Program

• Transcranial ultrasound in Parkinson’s disease – how to start easily - Prof. Uwe Walter
• I had never thought that the intracranial arteries could be displayed so real” TCCS at its best - José Manuel Valdueza
• Moderator: Prof. Stephan Joachim Schreiber
• Live Q&A

Learning Objectives

• To understand the possibilities in transcranial ultrasound of brain parenchyma
• Understand the possibilities in transcranial ultrasound of intracranial vessels
• To gather tricks and tips on how to obtain good insonation results
• Participate in the live Q&A, explore your experiences with others, and find out how these new techniques could optimize your practice.

Moderator: Prof. Stephan Joachim Schreiber, MD, PhD
Neurologist
Oberhavel Kliniken GmbH
Hennigsdorf, Germany

Prof. Dr. Stephan Joachim Schreiber is a highly accomplished neurologist and the Head of the Department of Neurology at Oberhavel Kliniken GmbH in Hennigsdorf, Germany. As a professor, he plays a vital role in educating and mentoring aspiring medical professionals, imparting his extensive knowledge and guiding the next generation of neurologists. Professor Schreiber's contributions extend beyond clinical practice, as he actively engages in research, where the interests encompass stroke, multimodality brain ultrasound, and neurological acute care. He is Professor of Neurology at the medical faculty of the Charite Berlin and a senior instructor of the German Society of Ultrasound in Medicine. With an impressive publication record of 120 papers and an H-Index of 30, Prof. Schreiber is a respected figure in the field.

Speaker: Prof. Uwe Walter, MD, PhD
Neurologist
Rostock University Medical Center
Rostock, Germany

Professor Uwe Walter is a neurologist and director of the Neurosonology Lab and Research Group in the Department of Neurology at the University of Rostock, since 1999. He authored more than 200 peer-reviewed articles and several textbooks and acts as lecturer on ultrasound of the brain and brain vessels, nerves and muscles in neurodegenerative and movement disorders. His scientific contributions promoted the application of transcranial ultrasound for the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and related disorders and established the position control of deep brain stimulation electrodes using ultrasound. He serves in committees of the German Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM), the European Society of Neurosonology and Cerebral Hemodynamics (ESNCH), and the Neurosonology Research Group of the World Federation of Neurology (NSRG-WFN). He is Joint Editor-in-Chief of Ultraschall in der Medizin / European Journal of Ultrasound.

Transcranial ultrasound in Parkinson’s disease – how to start easily
Transcranial B-mode sonography (TCS) is a non-invasive neuroimaging method that allows high-resolution imaging of deep brain structures, especially of substantia nigra and basal ganglia. In the guidelines of the European neurological societies (EAN, MDS-ES) TCS of substantia nigra is included as a biomarker for the early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). For the discrimination of PD versus atypical and secondary Parkinsonian syndromes, TCS of substantia nigra, lenticular nucleus and third ventricle is advised. An elegant new application of TCS is the intra- and postoperative localization of deep brain stimulation electrodes. In this webinar the principle and handling of TCS in movement disorders is shown, and tips on how to start easily with TCS are given.

Speaker: Prof. José Manuel Valdueza, MD, PhD
Neurologist
Segeberger Kliniken
Bad Segeberg, Germany

Professor Valdueza MD PhD is a renowned expert and director of the Centre of Neurology & Stroke Unit, Neurological Intensive Care Unit, and Neurological Rehabilitation in the Segeberger Kliniken in Bad Segeberg, Germany. Throughout his illustrious career, Professor Valdueza has conducted groundbreaking research on a diverse range of neurological disorders. His extensive studies, yielding over 100 publications in prestigious medical journals, delve into topics such as ultrasound of stroke, cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis, brain tumors, and migraine. His groundbreaking findings have been shared at both national and international conferences, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange with esteemed colleagues from around the globe. As a professor, he mentors aspiring neurologists and has authored the acclaimed book "Neurosonology and Neuroimaging of Stroke."

“I had never thought that the intracranial arteries could be displayed so real” TCCS at its best.
Not only the heart pulsates, also the brain and its arteries. Transcranial color-coded duplex sonography (TCCS) is the obvious choice to admire these impressive vessels and - compared to radiological imaging - to get a different view of the cerebral circulation. TCCS is not the first choice for intracranial vessel analysis in acute stroke, however at the latest thereafter it is the preferred method to follow vascular pathologies and assess cerebral hemodynamics. In this webinar, you will follow me via a transtemporal approach as we search for the middle, anterior, and posterior cerebral arteries, as well as the intracranial segments of the internal carotid artery. We then use a trans nuchal approach to assess the intracranial segments of the vertebral artery and basilar artery. You will be amazed at how easily the network of major cerebral arteries can be visualized with TCCS.