In this online video lecture set radiologists will learn about imaging carotid plaque and advanced ultrasound imaging of carotid plaque. This set of lectures is a part of the vascular ultrasound series, and SET 1.

Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Credits awarded for this enduring activity are designated “SA-CME” by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) and qualify toward fulfilling requirements for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-assessment.

Lecture Titles:

1. Characterization of Carotid Plaque
2. Advanced Carotid Ultrasound Interpretation

Presenters:   Edward I. Bluth, MD, FACR, Chairman Emeritus, Department of Radiology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA,
Leslie M. Scoutt, MD, Professor of Diagnostic Radiology. Chief Ultrasound Service, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT

Lecture Length 0:22:00 Minutes
Lecture Length 1:05:00 hours

Overview 
ACR offers recorded lectures online for imaging professionals to easily access and review at their convenience.  Presenting these enduring lectures online allows them to be available to more people over time.  Each lecture or lecture series has been designed to address educational gaps and needs related to the field of radiology.  A variety of didactic and interactive techniques with images and demonstrations are used to enhance learning of new knowledge and to improve competency in radiology practice.  After completing the lecture(s), learners may claim CME credits by achieving a minimum performance score of 80% on a 5-item posttest. 

Learning Objectives  
Upon completion of these two activities, the participant will:

- Recognize the risk of stroke and its relationship to stenosis.
- Identify fibrous plaque, the different types of plaque and how they form.
- Identify pitfalls in velocity criteria.
- Analyze abnormal waveforms.
- Evaluate vertebral arteries.

Accreditation Statement
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Designation Statement
The American College of Radiology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME Released: 03/2011 | Renewed: 02/2013 | CME Expiration: 01/31/2014
The time needed to complete this activity is estimated to be 1.5 hours.

Hardware/Software Requirements
This web-based CME activity requires a version 4.x web browser or newer and is best experienced using a current generation browser such as Internet Explorer 5.5/6.0 or newer.