Upper Extremity Venous Evaluation
Course Overview
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of upper extremity venous evaluation, focusing on the diagnosis and management of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). It explores the anatomy of the upper extremity veins, the impact of deep vein thrombosis on pulmonary embolism risk, and the pathophysiology of thrombophlebitis. The guide also covers common diagnostic criteria such as compressibility and blood flow evaluation, highlighting the role of Doppler ultrasound in detecting thrombosis, including catheter-related thrombosis and Paget-Schroetter syndrome. With detailed visual examples and diagnostic strategies, this resource is invaluable for healthcare professionals in assessing venous health in the upper extremities.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
describe the deep system of the upper extremity veins
describe 4 types of upper extremity vein thrombosis
discuss the pathophysiology of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
discuss the diagnostic criteria of upper extremity deep vein thrombosis
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 assistance from:
Jean M. Alessi-Chinetti, RVT, RDMS
Director of the Ultrasound Reading Center
Tufts Medical Center
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 discloses 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 30th, 2005
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.
