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Ultrasound Evaluation of the Aorta and Aortic Endografts - Training Video

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Aorta and Aortic Endografts

 

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Aorta and Aortic Endografts

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Ultrasound Evaluation of the Aorta and Aortic Endografts

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Overview

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Aorta and Aortic Endografts Training Video is designed to review Aorta Doppler flow characteristics, occlusive disease, aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). The role of duplex color detection, post-op surveillance protocols, and diagnostic criteria is included. The presentation will address methods, advantages, and limitations of color Doppler ultrasound for the evaluation of patients with endovascular aortic grafts.

Date of Original Release: 4/23/2022
This edition valid for credit through: 4/23/2025
Video Length: 0:35:00

Online Video Product Code: OV-AOE3
DVD Product Code: VL-AOE3
USB Product Code: USB-AOE3

Topics

  • Doppler Flow Characteristics
  • Occlusive Disease
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Importance of Ultrasound in Evaluating EVAR
  • EVAR vs. Open AAA Repair
  • Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Role of Duplex /color flow imaging in EVAR
  • EVAR and Endoleaks
  • Duplex Scan Protocols for Evaluation of Endoleaks
  • Post-Operative Surveillance
  • Case Examples

Objectives

  • Increase knowledge and competence to perform and/or interpret ultrasound evaluation of aortic endografts.
  • Outline scan techniques for optimal ultrasound evaluation of the abdominal aorta, aortic aneurysms, and endovascular grafts.
  • Define the term "endoleak" and list the different types.
  • Identify key sonographic findings associated with the normal and abnormal endovascular aortic graft.

Audience

Sonographers, physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs, or other medical professionals performing and/or interpreting aortic endograft sonography. Physician participants may include (but are not limited to): radiology, vascular surgery, general surgery, and cardiology.

Faculty

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Robert Atnip  MD, RVT, RPVI

Professor Emeritus, Department of Surgery and Radiology
Division of Vascular Surgery
The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
The College of Medicine
The Pennsylvania State University
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Content Validation
All presentations for this CME activity were reviewed and approved by members of the GUI CME Review Committee to determine content validity and to ensure that no conflicts of interest exist prior to the activity commencement or material compilation.

Disclosure of Individuals in Control of Content
In addition to the faculty listed the following individuals are recognized by GUI as being in control of content of this program:

James Mateer, MD, RDMS (Medical Director - planner, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Milwaukee, WI
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP (Co-Medical Director-planner, QI Task Force)
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine &
Fellowship Director of Emergency Medicine
Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Medical School
Tampa, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Andreas Dewitz, MD, RDMS(Member of Advisory Board, QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Vice Chair of Ultrasound Education
Boston Medical Center Boston, MA
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Lori Green, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Program Director-planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
President, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Trisha Reo, AAS, RDMS, RVT (Program Coordinator - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose


Disclosure of Commercial Support
There was no commercial support involved in the planning, development/implementation of this activity.


Credits (Optional with additional purchase)

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.


The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.

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