Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
Course Overview
This course covers the use of Doppler sonography for diagnosing non-atherosclerotic peripheral arterial pathologies. Learn how to detect arteriovenous fistulas, pseudoaneurysms, hematomas, and complications in dialysis access grafts. Ideal for healthcare professionals involved in vascular and trauma care.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
to describe an arterio-venous (A-V) fistula
to describe the typical waveform of a pseudoaneurysm
to discuss the ultrasound evaluation of dialysis access fistula or grafts
to discuss the differential diagnosis of palpable masses in close proximity to arteries
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret 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.
