JVU 474-184 | The Influence of Aging – Related Decrease in Endothelial Function on the Stiffness of Peripheral Conducting Arteries
December 2023 Journal for Vascular Ultrasound
This issue contains a review on cerebral vasomotor reactivity testing using transcranial Doppler in COVID patients, a review on the decrease in endothelial function in peripheral arteries and the influence of aging, a review on screening for subclavian artery stenosis, and a report on catheter misplacement following subclavian vein catheterization.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After reading and studying the papers used for CME in the December 2023 Issue of the Journal for Vascular Ultrasound, participants will be able to:
- Describe the usefulness of using transcranial Doppler when monitoring the middle cerebral artery.
- State the transducer frequency used to interrogate the middle cerebral artery.
- State the anatomic or acoustic window used to assess the middle cerebral artery with transcranial Doppler.
- Explain the gas mixture used to provoke the left middle cerebral artery.
- List the risk factors affecting endothelial function.
- State which disease is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity.
- List the conditions where arteries may stiffen.
- State the most common noninvasive modality used to evaluate the degree of endothelium dependent vasodilation.
- List the ultrasound characteristics associated with subclavian artery stenosis.
- Describe how hand acceleration time is measured.
- List the symptoms associated with subclavian artery stenosis.
- State the most common malposition of a subclavian vein catheter.
- Explain the normal course of the guidewire from the right subclavian vein to the right atrium.
- State the incidence of subclavian vein catheter malposition.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Physician, Vascular Technologists and Sonographer members of SVU should find participating in this educational activity valuable
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Cincinnati and Society for Vascular UltrasoundThe University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Cincinnati designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
OFF-LABEL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Faculty members are required to inform the audience when they are discussing off-label, unapproved uses of devices and drugs. Physicians should consult full prescribing information before using any product mentioned during this educational activity.
LEARNER ASSURANCE STATEMENT
The University of Cincinnati is committed to resolving all conflicts of interest issues that could arise as a result of prospective faculty members' significant relationships with drug or device manufacturer(s). The University of Cincinnati is committed to retaining only those speakers with financial interests that can be reconciled with the goals and educational integrity of the CME activity.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
The opinions expressed during the live activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Cincinnati. The information is presented for the purpose of advancing the attendees' professional development.