Aortofemoral bypass surgery has been used in the management of aortoiliac occlusive disease since the 1950s. Today, revascularization with endovascular intervention has largely replaced aortofemoral bypass surgery and is accepted as first-line therapy. However, in cases where endovascular techniques are not appropriate, aortofemoral bypass continues to have an important role. Practitioners should be familiar with this technique, as it may be a viable option for patients who are not candidates for or have failed revascularization with endovascular intervention. This activity describes the relevant anatomy, indications, and contraindications and reviews important technical considerations of the aortofemoral bypass procedure. This activity highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients undergoing aortofemoral bypass surgery.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/39
- 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)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Pathology, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Surgery, Sports Medicine, Surgical Critical Care, Surgical Pathology, Vascular Surgery