Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
2
Course Overview
Evolution of the Treatment of Carotid Atherosclerosis: An Update Course
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Describe the pathophysiology of carotid disease and the evolution of its treatment.
Understand the clinical indications for carotid intervention and appropriate diagnostic testing.
Know the key differences between stenting and endarterectomy for treatment of carotid stenosis.
Know results of clinical trials on which current clinical management is based.
Apply current approaches to improving therapy.
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.
