Evaluation of Lower Extremity Bypass Grafts

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.

Course Content

Credits

1.00
AMA PRA Category 1™ 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 ACCME, ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada.

Course Details

Duration
1.00 hour
Released
Jun 24, 2013
Last Review
Dec 9, 2024
Expires
Dec 8, 2027

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.

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.

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