In this online video lecture set radiologists will learn about the following ultrasound imaging: venous, deep vein, venous reflux, and deep venous thrombosis. This set of lectures is a part of the vascular ultrasound series and SET 2.

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. Controversies in Venous Ultrasound
2. Ultrasound Diagnosis of Lower Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis
3. Ultrasound Evaluation of Venous Reflux
4. Ultrasound Scanning for Deep Venous Thrombosis

Presenters:   John J. Cronan, MD, Professor and Chair, Dept of Diagnostic Imaging, Rhode Island Hospital, The Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University, Providence, RI

Joseph F. Polak, MD, MPH, Tufts University School of Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA

Leslie M. Scoutt, MD, Professor of Diagnostic Radiology, Chief Ultrasound Service, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT

Deborah J. Rubens, MD, Professor of Radiology, Oncology and Biomedical Engineer, Associate Chair of Imaging Sciences University of Rochester Medical Center, Associate Director, Center of Biomedical Ultrasound, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY

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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 saphenous vein clot, the role of compression and calf thrombi.
- Identify deep vein thrombosis, and occult malignancy.
- List terminology and treatment.
- Explain deep vein thrombosis vs. Pulmonary embolism and the risk factors.
- Demonstrate virchow's triad.
- Review venous sonography and imaging compression.
- Perform a clinical presentation.
- Explain pathophysiology, anatomy of the superficial venous system and technique / protocol.
- Perform a successful upper and lower extremity venous examination.
- Explain the roles of compression ultrasound, color Doppler, and spectral Doppler ultrasound in making the diagnosis of DVT.
- Recognize the main pitfalls in venous extremity ultrasound.

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 3.5 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 3.5 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.