Carotid Intima-Media Thickness: CIMT Imaging
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Course Overview
Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) evaluates carotid artery health, predicting cardiovascular risk. Measured on the distal common carotid artery's posterior wall, CIMT identifies risks even in asymptomatic patients. Automated software enhances accuracy. Protocols assist in early detection of vascular disease progression.
Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Identify the patient population that will benefit from CIMT measurements.
Identify limitations contributing to CIMT measurements
Implement CIMT protocols in their ultrasound department.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
Faculty & Disclosure
Faculty
Christopher J. Allen RVT, RDMS (AB)(OB)
President, Soundwave Imaging, Inc.
Chief Vascular Sonographer, Ultrasound First LLC
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Disclosure
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. Christopher Allen discloses no such relationships exist. 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.
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.
Credits
* 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.
Course Details
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.
