Ultrasound Masterclass: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Ultrasound

Video course

by Elizabeth Tenny, BS RVT RDCS

Abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture kills 50% of its victims before they reach the hospital. Ultrasound is noninvasive and the least expensive way to diagnose and track AAA. Become an expert in the anatomy, pathology, and bedside ultrasounds for AAA screening. Identify dissections, determine whether surgical repair is needed (open or endovascularly), and monitor patients pre- and post-operatively.

1h 6m

3 Quizzes

1 CME

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After completing this course, you will be able to

Recognize basic aorta and major branch anatomy
Recognize abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) risk factors and symptoms
Define what an AAA is and explain why it is dangerous
Perform an AAA screening on bedside ultrasound
Decide whether surgery is needed for an AAA
Determine the best type of endograft for patients requiring surgery
Plan a follow-up schedule for AAA patients
Follow preoperative and postoperative aortic endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) ultrasound protocols
Point out endoleaks
Identify an aortic dissection

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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.

5 lessons

17m

Anatomy and pathology basics intro

Identifying abdominal aorta anatomy

Describing the pathophysiology of abdominal aortic aneurysms

Locating an abdominal aortic aneurysm

Considering abdominal aortic aneurysm interventions

Anatomy and pathology basics quiz

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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.

7 lessons

36m

Foundations of abdominal aortic ultrasound intro

Reviewing ultrasound principles

Reviewing colors and waveforms on ultrasound

Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms

Preparing for surgery

Preparing the iliac arteries for surgery

Recognizing dissections

Foundations of abdominal aortic ultrasound quiz

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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.

5 lessons

13m

Assessing the endograft intro

Scanning aortic endografts

Scanning endograft limbs and iliac arteries

Planning routine surveillance

Assessing the endograft quiz

Quiz

Ultrasound Masterclass: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms outro

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Teachers of this course

Elizabeth Tenny, BS RVT RDCS

Elizabeth is a Senior Vascular Sonographer at Stanford University’s hospital in Stanford, California.

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Nora Drenaline

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All members receive a certificate for completing this course. For Pro members, the certificate comes with 1 CME credits.

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All our courses and workshops are fully CME accredited. We provide USA AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Pro members can download their CME certificates upon successful completion of activities. Want to transfer these credits to your national system? No problem.

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Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Medal
For outstanding digital education—Berlin 2013
Highly commended by the British Medical Association
Awarded in the digital category of the BMA Book Awards—London 2017
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For outstanding digital education—Berlin 2017
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What’s in it for you?

Master the most important skills

Learn any skill in under 5 hours

Save time and money

After completing this course, you will be able to

What's inside

Anatomy and pathology basics

Foundations of abdominal aortic ultrasound

Assessing the endograft

Claim your certificate

CME accredited

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Medal

Highly commended by the British Medical Association

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Seal

Internationally accredited

Trusted institutional partner

Top-rated by our learners