Mayo Clinic Proceedings - Evaluation and Management of Atherosclerotic Carotid Stenosis (July 1, 2017)

One of the premier peer-reviewed clinical journals in general and internal medicine, Mayo Clinic Proceedings is among the most widely read and highly cited scientific publications for physicians, with a circulation of approximately 125,000. Mayo Clinic Proceedings is published by Elsevier and sponsored by Mayo Clinic and the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. The mission of Mayo Clinic Proceedings is to promote the best interest of patients by advancing the knowledge and professionalism of the physician community. Since 2009 the Journal has offered CME credit for specific articles from both the Mayo Clinic for Concise Review for Clinicians and specially commissioned Symposia articles (comprehensive coverage on one topic).  

Participation in this activity consists of reviewing articles and responding to a short online test. It is estimated that this activity will take approximately one hour per article.  There is no charge for participating in this Journal CME activity.

To receive CME credit, please do the following:

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  • Complete quiz and evaluation (There is a required 80% pass rate in order to earn credit, with 1 retake allowed.)
  • Print your Record of Attendance

Questions?  cme@mayo.edu

ACCREDITATION:

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

DISCLOSURE SUMMARY:

No relevant financial relationships:

Planning Committee, Editorial Board Members and Staff
Thomas J. Beckman, M.D.
Timothy B. Curry, M.D., Ph.D.
William L. Lanier, Jr., M.D.
Terry Jopke
Eric L. Matteson, M.D.
Karl A. Nath, M.D.
S. Vincent Rajkumar, M.D.
Kimberly D. Sankey
Nicki Smith
A. Keith Stewart, M.D.
Margaret (Peg) Wentz
Christopher M. Wittich, M.D.

Relevant financial relationships: 

Editorial Board 
Michelle Mauermann, M.D. - Consultant - IONIS Pharmaceuticals, Honoraria - Continuum

Off-label drugs:  None.

AUTHORS DISCLOSURE SUMMARY: 

Authors:  James F. Meschia, MD; James P. Klaas, MD ; Robert D. Brown, Jr, MD ; Thomas G. Brott, MD

Affiliations: Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic (JFM, TGB), Jacksonville, FL; and Mayo Clinic (JPK, RDB), Rochester, MN.

Conflicts of Interest: Drs. Meschia, Brott, and Brown receive support not related to this work from a grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to conduct the CREST-2 trial.

James P. Klaas, MD - No Financial Relationships

Off-label drugs:  None.
 

 

Target Audience

The target audience for Mayo Clinic Proceedings is primarily internal medicine physicians and other clinicians who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical medicine and who wish to stay abreast of advances in medical research.

Learning Objectives

On completion of this article, you should be able to: (1) review current strategies and recommendations for diagnosis and management of carotid artery disease; (2) recognize the various methods for assessing carotid stenosis; (3) understand and apply various proven medical methods for reducing the risk of stroke in patients with carotid artery atherosclerosis; and (4) interpret clinical factors that influence the decision whether to choose endarterectomy or stenting for revascularization of carotid stenosis.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ABIM
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
07/01/2017
Course expires: 
06/30/2019

Accreditation Statement:


In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
 

Credit Statement(s):

AMA

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Health Care Professionals

A certificate of attendance will be provided to other health care professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s), please go here.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ABIM
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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