Evaluation of Lower Extremity Bypass Grafts
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Course Overview
The evaluation of lower extremity bypass grafts with color Doppler and duplex ultrasound is critical for early detection of stenoses and prevention of occlusion. These imaging modalities are non-invasive, reproducible, and ideal for monitoring graft function, improving outcomes through timely intervention.
Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
to describe 2 types of lower extremity bypass grafts
to discuss graft dysfunction
to discuss the criteria for a normal color Doppler and duplex ultrasound examination
to describe protocols for vein graft surveillance
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
Faculty & Disclosure
Faculty
Joseph F. Polak, MD, MPH
Director of Cardiovascular Imaging,
New England Medical Center
Boston, MA
with the assistance of:
Jean M. Alessi-Chinetti, RVT, RDMS
Technical Director
Vascular Diagnostoic laboratory,
Brigham and Women's Hospital,
Boston MA
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. Dr. Joseph F. Polak and Jean M. Alessi-Chinetti, RVT, RDMS have disclosed no financial interests with commercial interests. No one at IAME who had control over the planning or content of this activity has relationships with commercial interests.
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.
