Carotid Duplex Examination
Course Overview
Carotid duplex ultrasound assesses cerebrovascular circulation, aiding in identifying carotid stenosis and stroke risk. It evaluates atherosclerotic plaque, fibromuscular dysplasia, dissections, tumors, aneurysms, and post-procedure complications. Spectral Doppler ensures accurate diagnosis and follow-up for stroke prevention.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Recognize anatomy and physiology related to a carotid duplex examination
Understand common and uncommon carotid pathology
Distinguish normal and abnormal carotid duplex findings
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
Stephanie Wilson BS, RVT, RDMS
Coordinator of the Vascular Sonography Program
South Hills Institute of Business and Technology
State College, 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. Stephanie Wilson BS, RDMS, RVT 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
November 13th, 2015
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.
