OVERVIEW
This issue contains information on imaging protocols for branched endoprostheses for endovascular repair, blood flow volumes in patients with posterior circulation ischemic disorders, partial subclavian steal due to kinking in the artery, an incidental finding of fibromuscular dysplasia in the forearm, and the poster abstracts presented at the Society for Vascular Ultrasound annual conference.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After reading and studying the papers used for CME in the Winter 2021 Issue of the Journal for Vascular Ultrasound, participants will be able to: 1. State the most serious complication of a thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm
2. List the advantages of using a structured protocol to image the branched endoprosthesis device
3. Discuss the importance of using a correct Doppler angle
4. List the various imaging modalities used to detect lesions in the cerebral arteries
5. Explain why women were not included in the research project pertaining to cerebral blood flow volumes
6. Compare the findings of the blood flow volumes in the right and left vertebral arteries in patients with steno-occlusive disease
7. Explain subclavian steal syndrome
8. Describe the direction of blood flow in the vertebral artery in a patient with subclavian steal
9. Describe the spectral Doppler waveforms before and after exercise maneuvers
10. List the best medical treatment for fibromuscular dysplasia
11. State the pathophysiology of fibromuscular dysplasia
12. List the gold standard for diagnosing fibromuscular dysplasia
13. State the imaging modalities used to assess nutcracker phenomenon-syndrome
14. List the various causes of a spontaneous pseudoaneurysm
15. List imaging optimization techniques used to visualize webbing in patients with fibromuscular dysplasia
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.