On Demand Webinar 121521: Non-vascular Findings on Upper Extremity Venous Doppler

The presentation explores the spectrum of non-vascular incidental findings encountered during performing upper extremity venous Doppler studies. The causes include diffuse abnormality as edema and localized abnormalities like masses, with lymph nodes being the commonest. Other masses include epidermoid sebaceous cysts, ganglion cysts, and lipomas.

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.

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be prepared to:

Differentiate between diffuse and localized abnormality seen indecently during performing upper extremity venous Doppler.
Differentiate between solid and cystic non-vascular masses and their common causes seen while performing upper extremity venous Doppler ultrasound.
Differentiate between reactive and infiltrative lymphadenopathy.
Recognize panic finding so they can be communicated to radiologists in timely manner.

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support, 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:

David Dawson, MD, RPVI, RVT – No Relationships
Professor
UC Davis Vascular Center, College of Medicine
Sacramento, CA

Barbara Forney – No Relationships
Manager of Live Programs/Compliance
Office of Continuing Medical Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Paula Walsh, RVT, RDMS, RDCS
Acton, MA

Bruce Gebhardt, MD
University of Cincinnati
Internal Medicine Professor/CME reviewer
Cincinnati, OH