Venous Diseases and Syndromes II [CME] (PRC2014-03)

This course includes the following:

Non Thrombotic Venous Obstruction: May Thurner, Nut Cracker and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Sanjeeva P. Kalva, MD

Management and Treatment of Iliofemoral and Subclavian Vein Thrombosis (SVT/DVT/Other)
Sanjeeva P. Kalva, MD

Venous/Vascular &  Miscellaneous Syndromes: Diagnosis and Management of Venous and Lymphatic Malformation
Anil Pillai, MD, FRCR

Question and Answer

Steps to Successfully Complete This Activity

To participate in this educational activity please follow the steps listed below.

If you are new to the ACP Online Education Center we require that you register prior to viewing any activity. Click the Register link located in the top right corner of this screen to do so. If you are already a registered user log in and click the TAKE COURSE button that will appear in the Course Summary box.

  1. To begin the activity click the START COURSE button.
  2. Progress through course content by using the NEXT button.
  3. Complete all required items in the course.
  4. Participants must score 80% or greater on the Post-Test to advance and receive credit. They are given three attempts to meet this threshold.
  5. Track your progress using the Course Progress menu.
  6. On the final page of the activity a link will be provided to download your certificate.

Target Audience

The content of this activity is designed to meet the needs of the following target audience: physicians experienced in caring for patients with venous problems as well as physicians who are new to the field and want a detailed presentation of the core curriculum of phlebology. Topics covered during the course will be emphasized based on the anticipated importance of these topics on the Board Certification Exam to be administered by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. In addition to phlebologists, other specialists who treat venous disease will also benefit from the course, including vascular surgeons, general surgeons, family practitioners, interventional radiologists, obstetrician/gynecologists and specialists in internal medicine.

Learning Objectives

As a result of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  1. Discuss the pathophysiology of nonthrombotic venous obstruction.
  2. Review the etiology, symptoms, imaging findings and management of three common venous compression syndromes - May Thurner, Thoracic outlet, Nut cracker.
  3. Review the management options of these three entities.
  4. Review the goals of DVT therapy.
  5. Discuss various methods of venous thrombolysis.
  6. Discuss the benefits of venous thrombolysis.
  7. Recognize the classification system for vascular and lymphatic malformation.
  8. Recognize the clinical features and imaging findings of the different malformations.
  9. Formulate a treatment plan for each of the different vascular and lymphatic malformations.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 2.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
04/03/2014
Course expires: 
03/25/2019
Cost:
$72.50
Parent activity set: 
Phlebology Review Course (PRC2014)
Rating: 
0
NAMEROLECOMMERCIAL INTERESTTYPE OF RELATIONSHIP
Catherine M. Burdge, APRNContent ReviewerNonen/a
Nancy L. Cantelmo, MD, FACSContent ReviewerNonen/a
Dana DePonzi-Haas, CMPStaffNonen/a
Phillip A. Hertzman, MD, FACP, FAAFP, FACPhContent ReviewerNonen/a
Mark Isaacs, MD, FACP, FACPh, RPhSScientific Committee/PlannerCovidienConsultant
Sanjeeva P. Kalva, MDSpeakerAmirsys; Elsevier; Celenova; Althea HealthcareAuthor; Author; Consultant; Investor
Anil Pillai, MD, FRCRSpeakerNonen/a
Pauline Raymond-Martimbeau, MD, FACPhContent ReviewerNonen/a
Sherry Scovell, MDContent ReviewerNonen/a

Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed in this activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the ACP. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic skills in applying or adopting professional use of any of the information provided herein. Links to other sites may be provided as additional sources of information. Once you elect to link to a site outside of ACP Education you are subject to the terms and conditions of use, including copyright and licensing restriction, of that site.

Discussion of Off-Label Use

Although no longer required by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), ACP CME requests all faculty to inform learners of any products they will discuss that are off-label or investigational.

Reproduction Prohibited

Reproduction of this material is not permitted without written permission from the copyright owner.

Review & Recertification

This course was reviewed and recertified for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM in March 2015 and March 2017.

Available Credit

  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 2.00 Attendance

Accreditation Period

Course opens: 
04/03/2014
Course expires: 
03/25/2019

Price

Cost:
$72.50
Please login or register to take this course.