Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
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.
* 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.
