Ultrasound Evaluation of Intima-Media Thickness

Ultrasound Evaluation of Intima-Media Thickness Training Video is designed to discuss the importance of performing IMT examinations, how to perform IMT measurements. How to apply the information obtained for effective management of patients who are at risk for cardiovascular disease is also covered.

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• Official Price: $124.00
• Format: 1 Video File (.mp4 format) + 1 PDF file.
• File Size: 416 MB.
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Description:

Date of Original Release: 6/26/2015
This edition valid for credit through: 6/26/2018

Video Length: 00:48:00Target Audience This enduring material is designed for the sonographers, physicians, or other medical professional performing carotid duplex/color ultrasound examinations. Physician participants may include (but is not limited to) : radiology, vascular surgery, general surgery, primary care, and cardiologists. Continuing Education Credits The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 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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Topics:

• What is Intima Media thickness?
• Why is IMT important?
• How to perform IMT measurements
• How to apply IMT measurements in the clinical setting

Upon completion of this enduring material activity, you should be able to accomplish the following:

1. Select appropriate patients for Intima-Media Thickness measurements
2. Measure the Intima-Media Thickness in individual patients accurately and reproducibly
3. Apply the Intima-Media Thickness measurement to planning appropriate management of cardiovascular risk factors
4. Increase knowledge to begin integrating the skills learned into clinical practice