Temporal Artery Doppler Ultrasound

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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 Content

Chapter 1 Final Quiz

Credits

1.00

AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits

* AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is designated for and awarded to physicians. Non-physician healthcare professionals, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and sonographers may participate in activities accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™; their respective credentialing and professional organizations independently recognize such participation toward their own continuing education requirements. Organizations that accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™-accredited courses toward non-physician CE include ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada.

Course Details

Duration: 1.00 hour
Released: Jan 25, 2023
Last Review: Dec 9, 2024
Expires: Dec 8, 2027

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.

Faculty & Disclosure

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

No one at IAME who had control over the planning or content of this activity has relationships with commercial interests.

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 1.00 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.