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Chapter 1

Anatomy and pathology basics

Abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture kills over 80% of its victims. In this chapter, we introduce the anatomy, risk factors, and symptoms you need to know to save your patients.
6 Lessons
16m 52s
Anatomy and pathology basics intro
25s
Identifying abdominal aorta anatomy
3m 3s
Describing the pathophysiology of abdominal aortic aneurysms
5m 19s
Locating an abdominal aortic aneurysm
2m 46s
Considering abdominal aortic aneurysm interventions
5m 19s
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Chapter 2

Foundations of abdominal aortic ultrasound

Ultrasound is the safest way to check for abdominal aortic aneurysm. It usually correlates well with the gold standard of invasive CT, but there are some drawbacks. Let’s explore.
8 Lessons
35m 46s
Foundations of abdominal aortic ultrasound intro
37s
Reviewing ultrasound principles
6m 26s
Reviewing colors and waveforms on ultrasound
5m 12s
Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms
8m 17s
Preparing for surgery
6m 33s
Preparing the iliac arteries for surgery
5m 41s
Recognizing dissections
3m
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Chapter 3

Assessing the endograft

Here we explain why and how you should prepare your patient for an abdominal aortic ultrasound and demonstrate the protocol for performing one.
6 Lessons
12m 57s
Assessing the endograft intro
23s
Scanning aortic endografts
6m 29s
Scanning endograft limbs and iliac arteries
3m 13s
Planning routine surveillance
2m 29s
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Ultrasound Masterclass: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms outro
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Elizabeth Tenny, BS RVT RDCS
Elizabeth is a Senior Vascular Sonographer at Stanford University’s hospital in Stanford, California.
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CME credit information
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of CME Consultants and Medmastery GmbH. CME Consultants is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Consultants designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.