Angiography

Overview

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Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

6

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Last Reviewed

1 Mar 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Angiography is performed to image the anatomical and structural details of the vascular system, including the cardiac chambers. Initially used for structural diagnosis of intravascular pathologies, angiography has been expanded to offer functional assessment and therapeutic options. This activity reviews the fundamental principles, indications, procedure technique, and complications of angiography, and also highlights the role of the interprofessional team in performing this procedure.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Review the indications for angiography.
  • Describe the technique of angiography.
  • Review the appropriate evaluation of the potential complications of angiography.
  • Explain the importance of improving care coordination among interdisciplinary team members to improve outcomes for patients undergoing angiography.

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information


This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, and StatPearls, LLC. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is reported to the following Maintenance of Certification (MOC) boards:
American Board of Anesthesiology
  • Cardiac Anesthesia
American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
American Board of Pathology
  • Cardiovascular
American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Cardiology

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