Physiologic Testing for Assessment of Peripheral Arterial Disease
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Course Overview
This CME activity focuses on the physiologic testing techniques used to assess peripheral arterial disease (PAD), including ankle-brachial index (ABI), segmental pressure measurements, and treadmill exercise testing. It covers diagnostic approaches for detecting and localizing arterial disease, improving clinical management decisions.
Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Relate the various types of testing used for indirect, physiologic assessment of peripheral arterial disease.
Describe the technical applications employed for segmental systolic pressure measurements, pulse volume recording, and digital photoplethysmography.
Differentiate the diagnostic information derived with each of the physiologic test procedures.
Apply the diagnostic criteria for grading the severity of arterial compromise for each of the physiologic test procedures.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret vascular ultrasound.
Faculty & Disclosure
Faculty
Marsha M. Neumyer, BS, RVT, FSDMS, FSVU, FAIUM
International Director
Vascular Diagnostic Educational Services
Harrisburg, PA
Disclosure
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have commercial interests. Marsha Neumyer discloses a relationship with Unetixs Vascular, Inc as consultant and member of the Speaker’s Bureau. No one at IAME who had control over the planning or content of this activity has relationships with commercial interests.
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.
IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.
Credits
* AMA PRA Category 1™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
Course Details
Accreditation
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.
