Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
Course Overview
This CME activity focuses on the physiologic testing techniques used to assess peripheral arterial disease (PAD), including ankle-brachial index (ABI), segmental pressure measurements, and treadmill exercise testing. It covers diagnostic approaches for detecting and localizing arterial disease, improving clinical management decisions.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Relate the various types of testing used for indirect, physiologic assessment of peripheral arterial disease.
Describe the technical applications employed for segmental systolic pressure measurements, pulse volume recording, and digital photoplethysmography.
Differentiate the diagnostic information derived with each of the physiologic test procedures.
Apply the diagnostic criteria for grading the severity of arterial compromise for each of the physiologic test procedures.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret vascular 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.
