Temporal Artery Doppler Ultrasound
Course Overview
Learn how ultrasound plays a pivotal role in diagnosing temporal arteritis, a serious condition associated with polymyalgia rheumatica. This course offers a comprehensive overview of the anatomy and pathology of the superficial temporal artery (STA) system, including its branches and the impact of temporal arteritis. Understand the principles of ultrasound imaging for temporal artery evaluation, including key techniques for identifying vessel tortuosity, wall thickening, and the 'halo sign.' Dive into the importance of proper scanning protocols, including the use of power Doppler, grayscale imaging, and spectral analysis for accurate results. This training is ideal for sonographers, radiologists, and healthcare professionals looking to enhance their skills in using ultrasound for temporal arteritis diagnosis and management.
Course Objectives
Identify temporal artery anatomy, including the superficial artery, parietal branch, and frontal branch.
Identify sonographic pathology of temporal arteries.
Apply provocative testing to the arteries and interpret the outcome of those provocative tests in diagnosing temporal arteritis.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
* 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.
Faculty
Jason Cox, MD
Medical Director and Attending Musculoskeletal Radiologist
Ultrasound First, Creve Coeur Missouri
Program Director, Institute for Advanced Medical Education.
Disclosure
Jason Cox, MD discloses no such relationships exist
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.
IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.
Estimated Time for Completion
1 hour
Date of Release
January 25th, 2023
Date of Most Recent Review
December 9th, 2024
Expiration Date
December 8th, 2027
Accreditation
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.
For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
