Credits
Accreditation
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Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
Course Overview
An Introduction to Cerebrovascular Disease explores the role of duplex ultrasonography in diagnosing carotid and vertebral stenosis, providing key insights into identifying and managing cerebrovascular disease to improve patient outcomes and reduce stroke risk.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Describe normal duplex imaging for extracranial carotid artery distributions
Describe basic assessment and criteria for carotid artery stenosis
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.
