Understanding and Interpreting Spectral Waveforms in the Upper and Lower Extremities, Part 1
Course Overview
Part 1 of this educational webinar series delves into the essential concepts of spectral Doppler waveforms, focusing on the upper and lower extremities. This session provides a comprehensive understanding of how to interpret spectral waveforms, identifying normal and abnormal flow patterns in vascular ultrasound. Attendees will learn how to assess arterial and venous conditions, with detailed analysis of waveform morphology in both upper and lower extremities. The webinar emphasizes practical applications, guiding clinicians in recognizing common pathologies such as stenosis, occlusion, and venous reflux. Ideal for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their diagnostic skills in vascular ultrasound, this session is a critical foundation for interpreting spectral waveforms in peripheral vascular assessments.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Identify and recognize the vascular anatomy of the upper and lower extremities.
Understand and interpret different types of waveform patterns on spectral Doppler.
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
Ali Noor MD
Department of Radiology
North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, NY
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. Noor 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
January 27th, 2014
Date of Most Recent Review
June 21st, 2024
Expiration Date
June 21st, 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.
