OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to: 
1. Describe non atherogenic pathologies than can be encountered upon ultrasound imaging of carotid arteries
2. Review the clinical importance of and further imaging recommendations for carotid body tumors, fibromuscular dysplasia and dissections
3. Discuss clinical issues surrounding incidental findings during routine ultrasound imaging.  

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: W.T Bohannon, MD has no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE:  W.T. Bohannon, MD and Robert Smith, MD have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or 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.  

For information, please contact [email protected]

MEETING LINK: 

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