Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
Course Overview
Understanding Cardiovascular Risk and Assessment Using Non-invasive Testing Course
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Distinguish common factors associated with cardiovascular risk.
Relate the reasons why early recognition of cardiovascular risk is beneficial.
Describe the technical applications used for performing ankle- brachial index, brachial reactivity studies, and carotid intima-media thickness measurements.
Detail the current diagnostic values used for ankle - brachial index, brachial artery reactivity, and carotid intima-media thickness that serve as markers for increased cardiovascular risk.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret echocardiography.
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
