1. Evaluate the rationale for performing carotid, vertebral, and subclavian artery ultrasound investigations.
2. Optimize ultrasound scanner settings for extracranial arterial cerebral ultrasound investigations.
3. Critically evaluate the expected hemodynamics and underlying pathology of carotid and vertebrobasilar circulation.
4. Perform an ultrasound investigation of the extracranial carotid, vertebral, and subclavian arteries.
5. Recognize normal and abnormal images and flow patterns in the carotid, subclavian, and vertebral arteries.
6. Critically evaluate carotid stenosis grading criteria and plaque characterization tools for the appropriate interpretation of the data.
7. Interpret scan results and produce succinct and reliable report of findings.
8. Recognize when investigation findings require urgent action.
9. Make and record accurate measurements from the ultrasound images and Doppler waveforms.
- Provider:CME Consultants
- Activity Link: https://www.medmastery.com/course/ultrasound-masterclass-carotid-artery
- Start Date: 2023-05-25 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-05-25 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 3.0 hours
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence
- Provider Ship: Jointly Provided
- Registration: Open to all