Lecture topics include: Common pitfalls involved in the performance of a carotid ultrasound study; The best methods for ultrasound differentiation between the internal and external carotid arteries; The benefits of using tissue harmonic imaging in carotid ultrasound scanning; The appropriate use of color and spectral Doppler controls in performance of a carotid ultrasound study; and The benefits of comparing spectral waveforms between the right and left carotid arteries. An enclosed CME Quiz ($25.00 processing fee) can be submitted to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute for 2.0 AMA Cat. 1 CME credits, if needed.
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 educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This product 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.