Duplex Ultrasound Assessment of the Mesenteric Circulation

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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 Content

Chapter 1 Final Quiz

Credits

3.00

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: 3.00 hours
Released: Sep 7, 2021
Last Review: Dec 9, 2024
Expires: Dec 8, 2027

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

Faculty & Disclosure

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.

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 3.00 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.