Ultrasound Evaluation of Renal Artery Stenosis
Ultrasound Evaluation of Renal Artery Stenosis is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc..
Date of Original Release: 12/21/2022
This edition valid for credit through: 12/21/2025
Overview:
Ultrasound Evaluation of Renal Artery Stenosis CME Vital will review the role of ultrasound in diagnosing renal artery stenosis. The benefits and limitations of ultrasound for renal artery stenosis, scan techniques, and a summary of the diagnostic criteria are all discussed.
Topics
•Diagnostic Criteria and Scanning Technique for Direct Approach
• Diagnostic Criteria and Scanning Technique for Indirect Approach
• Renal-Aortic Velocity Ratio (RAR)
• Renal Artery Resistive Index
• Early Systolic Peak
• Systolic Rise Time Measurements
Objectives:
• Recognize the scanning technique and diagnostic criteria with the direct approach when evaluating for renal artery stenosis.
• Calculate the Renal-Aortic Velocity ratio (RAR).
• Apply the Renal Artery Resistive Index.
• Identify the Early Systolic Peak.
• Measure Systolic Rise Time.
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