Peripheral Arterial Studies: Non-Atherosclerotic Pathologies
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.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
* 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.
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 Diagnostic 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.
Estimated Time for Completion
1 hour
Date of Release
June 24th, 2013
Date of Most Recent Review
December 9th, 2024
Expiration Date
December 8th, 2027
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.
For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
