OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to: 
(1) Describe basic pathophysiology.
(2) Recognize the role of ultrasound & characteristic findings
(3) Explain the background, evolution & techniques of the transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS).
(4) Discuss the new application of ultrasound for TIPS.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: James Murray,MD does not have a relevant financial interest or affiliation with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.

PLANNERS DISCLOSURES:  W.T. Bohannon, MD, David L. Dawson, MD, Robert Smith, MD,  J. Leigh Eidson, MD and Craig Milner M.D. do not have a relevant financial interest or affiliation with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.