Duplex Ultrasound Assessment of the Mesenteric Circulation
Course Overview
Unlock advanced insights into mesenteric circulation with this comprehensive course on Duplex Assessment. Explore the anatomy and physiology of mesenteric arteries, including the celiac, SMA, and IMA, and understand their critical roles in visceral perfusion. Gain expertise in diagnosing mesenteric ischemia, interpreting Doppler waveforms, and differentiating acute and chronic conditions. Learn cutting-edge techniques for sonographic evaluations, including pre- and post-intervention assessments for stent angioplasty or surgical revascularization. Designed for credentialed sonographers and clinicians, this course ensures mastery in abdominal vascular imaging.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Define the normal and variant anatomy of the mesenteric circulation
Relate the various etiologies associated with mesenteric ischemia
Describe the technical components of the duplex ultrasound assessment of the mesenteric circulation
List the current criteria used for duplex ultrasound diagnosis of chronic mesenteric ischemia
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
3
* 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
Marsha M. Neumyer, BS, RVT, FSDMS, FSVU, FAIUM
International Director
Vascular Diagnostic Educational Services
Vascular Resource Associates
Harrisburg, PA USA
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. Marsha Neumyer 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
3 hours
Date of Release
September 7th, 2021
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 3 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.
