Reviewing the state-of-the-art knowledge and practice for the following areas: Diagnostic approaches to arterial and venous circulation and the role of these modalities for long-term follow up; Effect of new therapies on importance of diagnostic methods and their application, including the use of low-molecular weight heparin and catheter directed thrombolysis; New techniques for the evaluation of plaque morphology; Role of transcranial Doppler for detection of emboli and cerebral perfusion;

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... dardization of diagnostic criteria; Role of three-dimensional imaging; Role of ultrasonic resonance contrast agents; Factors contributing to the 'shrinking' kidney; Role of imaging in monitoring stent placement and outcome; Etiology of stroke and how it affects the diagnostic approaches.