Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
Course Overview
Gain comprehensive knowledge on Transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasonography in this course. Learn how TCD helps assess cerebrovascular diseases, monitor stroke recovery, detect right-to-left shunting, and evaluate vasomotor instability in conditions like migraine and concussion. Understand its clinical applications, including monitoring post-operative complications, diagnosing cerebral vasospasm, and evaluating cognitive decline in dementia. Ideal for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of cerebral blood flow and its implications for patient care.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Understand the basics of TCD technique
List the indications for TCD and describe the kind of information provided
Apply the use of TCD in clinical practice
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
* 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.
