Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection

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Course Overview

This course provides an in-depth exploration of aneurysms and aortic dissection, focusing on the physiological regulation of arterial diameter, pathophysiology of aneurysm formation, and diagnosis. Participants will also learn about the treatment of aortic dissection and aneurysms, including surgical and endovascular approaches, as well as the role of vessel wall remodeling and genetic factors in disease progression.

Course Content

Chapter 1 Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection Quiz

Credits

2.00

AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits

* AMA PRA Category 1™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ACCME, ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada.

Course Details

Duration: 2.00 hours
Released: Dec 11, 2017
Last Review: Dec 9, 2024
Expires: Dec 8, 2027

Objectives

Identify the important duplex characteristics needed to plan treatment for pseudoaneurysms.
Use duplex scanning to determine when patients need to be considered for repair of abdominal or popliteal aneurysms.
Use the guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to identify patients to screen for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Identify important ultrasound features of complications in patients following endovascular aneurysm repair.
Perform appropriate non-invasive testing in patients with aortic dissection.

Target Audience

Physicians
Sonographers
Others who perform and/or interpret vascular ultrasound.

Faculty & Disclosure

Faculty

Ted Kohler, MD

Professor Emeritus, University of Washington

Department of Surgery

Seattle, Washington

Disclosure

Ted Kohler MD discloses no such relationships exist.

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 2.00 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.