Carotid Case Studies (Videos+PDFs)

Carotid Case Studies 

Carotid Case Studies Training Video will focus on a case-based approach using duplex ultrasound to evaluate the extracranial cerebrovascular system. The cases will emphasize differentiating and documenting near total versus total occlusions of both the ICA and the CCA. Additional cases will be presented on evaluating severe stenosis, some commonly made errors in evaluation (and how to correct them), abnormal vertebral artery hemodynamics, cardiac effects on cerebrovascular flow patterns, and special considerations for evaluating carotid stents.

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1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Date of Original Release: 2/23/2015 
Reviewed for content accuracy: 2/23/2018
Reviewed by: Gulfcoast Ultrasound CME Committee
This edition valid for credit through: 2/23/2021
Video Length: 1:09:00

OBJECTIVES

• Determine appropriate ultrasound machine settings to appropriately document a total occlusion.
• State the hemodynamic etiology of abnormal carotid artery Doppler waveforms.
• Document whether carotid vessels are patent and explain any discrepancies between duplex ultrasound findings and other imaging modalities.
• List appropriate diagnostic criteria for carotid stent restenosis.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals involved with performing and/or interpreting vascular ultrasound examinations. Physician participants may include (but is not limited to): vascular surgery, radiology, cardiology, internal medicine, primary care, and general surgery.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

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 1.50 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.

Topics/Speaker:

• Normal Examination Overview
• Carotid Stenosis Criteria
• Moderate and Severe Carotid Stenosis
• Trickle Flow
• Occlusion
• Stent Evaluation
• Diagnostic Pitfalls