DESCRIPTION
This series consists of once monthly journal review (Thursdays) and weekly education lectures (Fridays) that occur from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.

The conference is devoted to the continuing medical education of physicians, NPPAs, vascular technologists, vascular ultrasound sonographers and vascular nurses caring for the patient with vascular disease. 

TARGET AUDIENCE
Physicians, fellows, midlevel providers, RNs, ultrasound sonographers, Vascular technicians

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1) Discuss indications for thrombolysis vs. standard anticoagulation therapy for lower extremity DVT, based on ATTRACT trial data.
2) Review provisional footwear options for the insensate foot patient.
3) Compare MRI vs. CT angiographic imaging modality indications for peripheral arterial disease assessment.
4) Classify wound dressing types and updates for venous and arterial wounds.
5) Discuss recent guideline recommendations for abdominal aortic aneurysm management.
6) Review recent updates on fibromuscular dysplasia and other rare arteriopathies.
7) Select appropriate testing for varicose veins based on guideline recommendations.
8) Discuss options for management of vasculitis based on recent clinical trial information.

ACCREDITATION
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 live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Summary
As a provider accredited by Joint Accreditation Interprofessional Continuing Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Mayo Clinic School of CPD) must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities. Course Director(s), Planning Committee Members, Faculty, and all others who are in a position to control the content of this educational activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest related to the subject matter of the educational activity.  Safeguards against commercial bias have been put in place.  Faculty also will disclose any off label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their presentation.  Disclosure of these relevant financial relationships will be published in activity materials so those participants in the activity may formulate their own judgments regarding the presentation.

Listed below are individuals with control of the content of this program who have disclosed…

Relevant financial relationship(s) with industry:
Dr. Robert McBane – Grant/Research – Bristol Myers Squibb

No relevant financial relationship(s) with industry:
Dr. Raymond Shields; Dr. Roger Shepherd; Shirley McCallum; Jeanette Benson; Kate Mahlum; Bernice Jackson

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

ATTENDANCE/CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance.  All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs.  This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance.  Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows. 

TRANSCRIPT
Any credit or attendance awarded from this series will appear on your Transcript.

DEPARTMENT WEBSITE
Visit the department's website for additional information.

COURSE DIRECTOR(S)
Raymond Shields, M.D., Roger Shepherd, M.D., Robert McBane, M.D.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Jeanette Benson at ph. 6-1111 or Bernice Jackson at ph. 6-3964.