Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
2
Course Overview
Carotid artery disease, a significant cause of stroke, was linked to embolization in the 1950s. Early treatment methods like carotid endarterectomy reduced stroke risk, but recent studies show that intensive medical management now rivals surgery. Stenting with emboli protection is effective for high-risk patients, and new technologies like TCAR and advanced imaging continue to evolve treatment options for carotid stenosis.
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.
