Ultrasound Evaluation of the Renal Transplant
Course Overview
This comprehensive course covers the ultrasound evaluation of renal transplants, focusing on both normal anatomy and common complications such as vascular issues, anatomic abnormalities, and functional impairments. Learn to optimize scanning parameters for precise imaging of renal transplant morphology, including spectral Doppler and color Doppler analysis to assess blood flow. This course provides in-depth knowledge for radiologists and sonographers to accurately identify complications like arterial stenosis, venous thrombosis, and transplant rejection. Ideal for clinicians looking to enhance their skills in diagnosing renal transplant issues through ultrasound.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Describe the normal surgical anatomy of a renal transplant.
Describe the commonly employed Doppler parameters and their optimization used during evaluation of a kidney transplant.
Discuss the normal ultrasound and Doppler findings of a renal transplant.
List and describe the common complications associated with a renal transplant.
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
Matthew T. Heller, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Abdominal-Emergency Imaging
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Pittsburgh PA
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. Matthew T. Heller discloses no such relationships exist. 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
May 1st, 2012
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.
