Course Overview
Cerebral vascular intervention after carotid endarterectomy has seen a tremendous increase in popularity as physicians worldwide realize the benefits of carotid stenting. Texas Heart Institute (THI) has amassed more than 500 successful procedures and has established a protocol for performing carotid stenting as well as credentialing procedures for physicians desiring to perform cerebral vascular interventions. Dr. Strickman discusses the benefits and challenges of carotid stenting while presenting several case studies and relevant research statistics compiled at THI.
Educational Objectives
The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to
- Describe the surgical and endovascular treatment of carotid artery disease.
- Determine the appropriate indications for surgical versus endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular disease.
- Cite the recent literature regarding endovascular versus surgical treatment of cerebrovascular disease.
Target Audience
Individuals who will benefit by participating in this CME enduring material include cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, clinical researchers, physicians, and others interested in learning about the latest techniques used to treat patients with cerebrovascular disease.
Additional Resources
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Yadav JS, Wholey MH, Kuntz RE, Fayad P, Katzen BT, Mishkel GJ, et al: Protected carotid-artery stenting versus endarterectomy in high-risk patients. N Engl J Med 351(15):1493-1501, 2004.Full-text available online to subscribers using PubMed's LinkOut feature, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez.
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Accreditation Statement
Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Texas Heart Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.5 Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the activity.
The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials is 0.5 hour.
Term of Approval
February 2006 through February 2009. Original release date: February 7, 2006.
Peer Review
In February 2006, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed by James J. Ferguson III, MD, FACC—Associate Director, Clinical Cardiology Research, THI; Co-Chairman, Medical Education Committee, THI; Chairman, Research Committee, THI. Houston, Texas.
Disclosure of Relationships
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to assure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.
In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed all relationships with any of the manufacturers of commercial products discussed or with either one or more of the corporate organizations offering educational grants for this continuing medical education activity.
N. Strickman, MD does not have any financial interest or other relationship with any of the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) discussed in his presentation.
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