The term “vascular ring” refers to the structures that encircle and compress the trachea and esophagus, causing respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms. It can be further classified based on the location of the aortic arch. An arch-sidedness is defined by the position of the aortic arch in relation to the trachea and bronchi. A left aortic arch (LAA) would be on the left of the trachea and run over the left bronchus, whereas a right aortic arch (RAA) would be on the right of the trachea and run over the right bronchus. A double aortic arch (DAA) occurs when 2 transverse aortic arches run over the trachea and both bronchi. Normally, the arch-sidedness is towards the left, and no arterial duct is behind the trachea or esophagus. There is a patent vessel, an atretic vessel, or its remnants circling the trachea or esophagus in cases of the vascular ring. The most common aortic arch association with a vascular ring is a DAA or a right aortic arch with an aberrant (retro-esophageal) left subclavian artery. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of vascular rings and explains the role of the interprofessional team in managing patients with this condition.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/31015
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
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ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
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- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiovascular, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Anesthesia, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Pathology, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Surgery, Vascular Surgery