Pacific Vascular, Inc.

05/22/2025

🎉 On May 1st, PVI proudly celebrated 38 incredible years serving Washington state in vascular ultrasound!

We celebrated with our annual breakfast at Salty’s on Alki Beach—and it was everything we hoped for. Great food, wonderful company, and unbeatable views of the Seattle skyline. ☕

We're so grateful for our dedicated team, amazing partners, and the communities we’ve had the privilege to serve over the years. Here's to continuing our mission with heart and excellence! 💙

05/05/2025

May is American Stroke Month! At Pacific Vascular, we're raising awareness about how vascular health impacts your risk of stroke- and the critical role vascular ultrasound plays in identifying circulatory issues before they become emergencies.
Stroke is a medical emergency and recognizing the signs can save a life:
Think F.A.S.T.
• Face drooping
• Arm weakness
• Speech difficulty
• Time to call 911

Other symptoms may include:
• Sudden numbness (especially on one side)
• Trouble seeing or walking
• Severe headache with no known cause
Vascular ultrasound helps detect conditions like blood clots, narrowed arteries and poor circulation – all of which can increase stroke risk.
Know the signs. Know your risk. Prevention starts with awareness.

03/30/2025

Happy Doctors’ Day to our incredible associate physicians! Your dedication, expertise, and compassion make a lasting impact every day. Thank you for your tireless commitment to patient care and for being a vital part of our healthcare team. We celebrate you today and always!

03/06/2025

March is . Tragically, blood clots kills one person every six minutes in the U.S. and most of them are preventable with greater awareness and education. Learn more about the risks, signs, and symptoms of blood clots at stoptheclot.org.

01/28/2025

Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence in Vascular Ultrasound!

We are thrilled to announce that Pacific Vascular has achieved a significant milestone: our 30-year accreditation in vascular ultrasound, designated by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).

What makes this achievement even more special? Pacific Vascular is one of only a few institutions nationwide to hold accreditation in all five areas of noninvasive vascular testing:

Cerebrovascular – Extracranial

Cerebrovascular – Intracranial

Peripheral Arterial

Peripheral Venous

Visceral Vascular

This accreditation underscores our commitment to providing the highest quality non-invasive vascular ultrasound services in a cost-effective manner.

A big thank you to our dedicated team for making this possible, to referring physicians and to our patients for trusting us with their vascular health. Here's to many more years of excellence in care!

Pictured first is Doug Gates: he has been with PVI for 34 years! Pictured second is Scott Amy: he has been with PVI for 33 years!

06/10/2024

📢 Register Now for the 3-Day Transcranial Doppler and Imaging Course! 📢

🗓 Dates: June 24-26, 2024
📍 Location: Bellevue College, Metropolitan Area of Seattle, WA

This comprehensive course is jointly provided by Pacific Vascular & Swedish CME, in collaboration with the Swedish Neuroscience Institute.

Highlights:

• Morning Lectures: Cover the fundamentals of TCD and TCCD imaging, progressing through 10 different applications of this technology.

• Afternoon Sessions Options:
1) Physician interpretation of 100 TCD case studies.
2) Guided hands-on scanning to learn TCD and TCCD imaging on various ultrasound equipment.

• Group Discounts: Still available!

• Credits: Earn 24.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

• Endorsements: American Society of Neuroimaging, European Society of Neurosonology and Cerebral Hemodynamics - ESNCH, Neurohospitalist Society, Neurocritical Care Society, and Association of Neurovascular Clinicians- ANVC.

• Equipment Support: Provided by Canon Medical Systems Corporation, Image Monitoring USA, DWL USA, NeuraSignal, and Philips Healthcare.

👉 View more information and register for this CME event! https://web.cvent.com/event/a1e04613-b9ed-49c5-b060-1ebb6bf07216/summary

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in TCD and TCCD imaging!

05/30/2024

05/29/2024

TCD Training Opportunity:
Are you looking to learn to apply, perform and interpret Transcranial Doppler? is proud to endorse Pacific Vascular, Inc. 2024 Transcranial Doppler for Cerebrovascular Disease Course! Designed for physicians, sonographers, technologists, and other health care professionals seeking to acquire this specialty skill set! June 24-26, 2024, Bellevue College, Seattle, WA, USA.

For more information or to register visit: https://cvent.me/q8M9KV.

04/16/2024

🧠💡 Interested in mastering the art of Transcranial Doppler (TCD) exams? Join us at the 2024 TCD for Cerebrovascular Disease course from June 24-26 in Seattle, WA at Bellevue College! Early registration discount expires in 9 days!

In this comprehensive course, you'll delve into the fundamentals of TCD and learn the ins and outs of interpreting TCD criteria for various cerebrovascular conditions. From emboli monitoring to vasospasm assessment, we've got you covered!

Morning sessions will cover a wide array of topics including carotid revascularization, subclavian steal, and bubble Study for PFO, among others. In the afternoons, choose between two tracks:

1️) Physician Interpretation Track: Complete the full 100 TCD cases required for the American Society of Neuroimaging Neurosonology Exam and acquire the RPNI credential.

2) Hands-on Scanning Sessions: Gain practical experience with faculty-guided scanning sessions, perfect for honing your TCD and TCD Imaging techniques. This course also fulfills eligibility requirements for the American Society of Neuroimaging Neurovascular Specialist (NVS) Examination.

For more information or to register, visit: TCD Course Registration

Endorsed by the , -ESNCH, , , and -ANVC.

Jointly provided by Swedish CME and Pacific Vascular, Inc. in collaboration with Swedish Neuroscience Institute.

02/26/2024

Learn to apply, perform and interpret Transcranial Doppler at the 3-day Transcranial Doppler for Cerebrovascular Disease symposium in Seattle, WA on June 24-26, 2024 at Bellevue College. 24.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Register by April 24th and save $300. There is also a 20% discounted registration fee for groups of two or more from the same organization.

The morning sessions cover the fundamentals of TCD and the applications/interpretation criteria of emboli monitoring, carotid revascularization, subclavian steal, extrinsic compression of vertebral arteries, bubble Study for PFO, vasospasm, vasomotor reserve assessment, sickle cell disease, raised intracranial pressure & circulatory arrest, and TCD with trauma patients.

The daily afternoon session options:
(1) The Physician Interpretation track will allow physicians to complete the full 100 TCD cases required for the American Society of Neuroimaging Neurosonology Exam to acquire the RPNI credential.
(2) The faculty-guided Hands-on Scanning sessions will provide learners with the opportunity to view and practice TCD and TCD Imaging techniques. This course is great preparation and fulfills some of the eligibility requirements for the American Society of Neuroimaging Neurovascular Specialist (NVS) Examination.

This course has been endorsed by the American Society of Neuroimaging, European Society of Neurosonology and Cerebral Hemodynamics - ESNCH, Neurohospitalist Society, Neurocritical Care Society, and Association of Neurovascular Clinicians- ANVC.

More Information or Register: https://cvent.me/q8M9KV

Jointly provided by Swedish CME and Pacific Vascular, Inc. in collaboration with Swedish Neuroscience Institute.

03/15/2023

Course Announcement: Transcranial Doppler for Cerebrovascular Disease in Seattle, WA June 12-14, 2023, jointly provided by Pacific Vascular, Inc. and Swedish Medical Center, in collaboration with Swedish Neuroscience Institute. Afternoon options are Hands-On Scanning track or Physician Interpretation track. This TCD course is great preparation and fulfills eligibility requirements for both the ASN Neurosonology (RPNI) Examination and the Neurovascular Specialist (NVS) Examination. Endorsed by the American Society of Neuroimaging and Neurohospitalist Society.

Registration & More Information: https://www.swedish.org/for-health-professionals/cme/conferences/tcd-2023

05/23/2022

Course Announcement: Transcranial Doppler Fundamentals & Interpretation Virtual Course, Sept 14-16, 2022, jointly provided by Pacific Vascular and Seattle Science Foundation, in collaboration with Swedish Neuroscience Institute.

Learn the fundamentals required for interpreting and reporting TCD with a nationally recognized faculty with diverse areas of specialization, a comprehensive curriculum and case studies in a variety of TCD applications. TCD course is great preparation and fulfills some of the eligibility requirements for both the ASN Neurosonology Examination and the Neurovascular Specialist (NVS) Examination.

Registration or more information: https://ssf.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=970