Arteriovenous Fistula, Part 3: Physiologic Testing in Ischemic Steal Syndrome

1. Understand the role of physiologic testing in ischemic steal syndrome

2. Review the basics of surgical treatment for ischemic steal syndrome

3. Review the pathophysiology and diagnosis of ischemic monomelic neuropathy

Physicians, sonographers and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.

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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.

These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

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Nathan Liang MD, MS, RPVI
Assistant Professor of Surgery 
Division of Vascular Surgery
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA

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Dr. Liang discloses no such relationships exist.

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