This issue addresses concerns involving carotid disease and diagnosis, venous disease and treatment, trans-cranial Doppler and teaching sonographic principles.

1. Define the pedal acceleration time (PAT).
2. Describe the reason(s) PAT may be more accurate in the diabetic patient.
3. Define the correct PAT for Grade 4 Critical Limb Ischemia.
4. Discuss the possibilities using duplex ultrasound to assist in the management of acute arterial trauma.
5. Define the area where duplex ultrasound may be of most value in the trauma setting.
6. Define limitations of angiography in trauma patient treatment.
7. Define choke holds.
8. Describe the potential for carotid testing in choke hold patients.
9. Describe the potential for carotid testing in choke hold patients.
10. Define endometriosis.
11. Define inguinal endometriosis.
12. Discuss the incidence of endometriosis and inguinal endometriosis.
13. Explain the necessity of immediately evaluating acute lower extremity ischemia.
14. Define common causes of acute limb ischemia.
15. Explain the 6 Ps.
16. Define the number of people affected by abdominal aortic disease every year.
17. Discuss the various types of endoleak.
18. Define the final tip for scanning involving arterial waveforms.

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Target Audience: Vascular Physicians, Vascular Technologists and Sonographer members of SVU

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 the University of Cincinnati and the Society for Vascular Ultrasound. The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Cincinnati designates this Enduring Material activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ per article.  Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The opinions expressed during in this journal are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Cincinnati.  The information is presented for the purpose of advancing the readers’ professional development.

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