Carotid Duplex Examination

Carotid Duplex Examination

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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 Content

Credits

1.00
AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits

* AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is designated for and awarded to physicians. Non-physician healthcare professionals, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and sonographers may participate in activities accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™; their respective credentialing and professional organizations independently recognize such participation toward their own continuing education requirements. Organizations that accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™-accredited courses toward non-physician CE include ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada.

Course Details

Duration
1.00 hour
Released
Nov 13, 2015
Last Review
Dec 9, 2024
Expires
Dec 8, 2027

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.

Faculty & Disclosure

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.

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 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Sonographers: These courses are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.

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