This presentation will review symptoms of median arcuate ligament compression syndrome (MALS), describe duplex ultrasound protocol of MALS as well as velocity criteria.  There will also be examples of case-based learning with their correlative exams.

 

Upon Completion of this course the learner should be able to:

 

Discuss overview of venous thrombosis

Discuss US criteria and examples of venous thrombosis cases

Discuss DVT cases of various chronicity using US and IVUS

Release Date: 10/20/2022
Expiration Date: 9/30/2025
Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Presenter:
Marybeth Georges, BS RVT

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.

 

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support of CME, the speakers for this course have been asked to disclose to participants the existence of any financial interest and/or relationship(s) (e.g., paid speaker, employee, paid consultant on a board and/or committee for a commercial company) that would potentially affect the objectivity of his/her presentation or whose products or services may be mentioned during their presentation. The following disclosures were made:

Marybeth Georges, BS RVT -- No Relevant Relationships:

•Laurie Lozanski, BS RVS RVT, Course Director – No Relevant Relationships
•Susan Tyler, CME Director, Academic – No Relevant Relationships
•Bruce Gebhardt, MD – University of Cincinnati Reviewer – No Relevant Relationships