Ultrasound Evaluation of Aortic Endografts

Topics:

• The importance of ultrasound in evaluating EVAR
• EVAR vs’ open AAA Repair
• Advantages and Disadvantages
• Duplex and its role in EVAR
• EVAR and Endoleaks
• Duplex Scan Protocols for Evaluation of Endoleaks
• Post-Operative Surveillance
• Case Examples

Objectives

Upon completion of this  enduring material, you should be able to accomplish the following:

• Increase knowledge and competence to perform and/or interpret ultrasound evaluation of aortic endografts
• Outline scan techniques for optimal ultrasound evaluation of the abdominal aorta, aortic aneurysms, and endovascular grafts
• Define the term “endoleak” and list the different types
• Cite several sonographic criteria for stenosis and dysfunction of AV fistulas/grafts
• Identify key sonographic findings associated with normal and abnormal endovascular aortic graft
• Recognize and analyze ultrasound and CT angiography for detection of endoleaks after endovascular aneurysm repair

Date of Original Release: 4/27/2016
This edition valid for credit through: 4/27/2019

Video Length: 0:49:00