Peripheral Artery Occlusive Disease
Course Overview
This CME course provides a comprehensive review of peripheral artery occlusive disease, covering clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies. Key topics include acute ischemia, embolism, Buerger's disease, and chronic ischemia management. Ideal for healthcare professionals involved in vascular and cardiovascular care.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Review of the causes, symptoms, and principles of management of acute arterial insufficiency of the lower extremities.
Discuss the complications of reperfusion of the ischemic leg, primarily compartment syndrome.
Discuss the features of embolic arterial occlusion as compared to occlusion due to atherosclerosis.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret vascular ultrasound.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
2
* 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
Ted Kohler, MD
Professor Emeritus, University of Washington
Department of Surgery
Seattle, Washington
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. Ted Kohler MD 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
2 hours
Date of Release
December 11th, 2017
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 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™s. 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.
