Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
Course Overview
Master the intricacies of evaluating carotid stents with duplex ultrasound in this specialized course. Learn standardized ultrasound protocols for optimal imaging, including spectral Doppler techniques and color flow imaging, tailored to detect stent-related complications. Explore diagnostic criteria for restenosis, neointimal hyperplasia, and vessel wall injuries. Gain insights into velocity thresholds, post-stenotic turbulence, and follow-up intervals for long-term stent surveillance. Ideal for sonographers and physicians, this course equips you to enhance diagnostic accuracy and ensure effective management of patients with carotid artery stents.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the learner will:
Describe the essential elements of a carotid stent ultrasound examination
List duplex ultrasound criteria for carotid stents
Identify commonly encountered pathology associated with carotid stents
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret vascular ultrasound.
* 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.
