Course 2
Welcome to the Vein Experts Online Educational CME Program. Original Release Date: 3/1/2013 Termination Date: 1/31/2016 Price: 25.00 for Vein Experts Members & $40.00 for Non-Members Processing/CME Fees
Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of The University of Toledo and VeinExperts.org . The University of Toledo is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Toledo designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For nurses, we are also able to issue a certificate of attendance stating the course is AMA approved, which may be eligible for credit. Nurses are responsible for submitting the certificate to their board. Please note only one certificate can be issued for each purchase. Disclosure: Ronald Bush, MD, FACS, faculty and planning member discloses he is on the Speaker’s Bureau for Dornier/Refine USA and is employed by Midwest Vein & Laser Center. Richard L. Mueller, MD, faculty and planning member, discloses he receives grant/research support from Vascular Insights, LLC Peggy Bush, APN, planning member, has no disclosures or financial interests and is employed by Midwest Vein & Laser Center. Becky Roberts, planning member, has no financial interest or other relationships with any manufacturer of commercial product or service to disclose.
Mission: Our objective is to provide current evidence based information, as well as new technology that is being developed for the treatment of venous disease presented in a virtual format. Target Audience: The target audience for this activity includes physicians and other health care professionals in Cardiology, Dermatology, Interventional Radiology, Phlebology, Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Wound Care Specialists who care for patients with venous disease. CME Credit Instructions Steps to successfully complete this activity: 1. Register for CME activity & pay your CME fees. 2. Read the Vein Journal entitled ‘Histology of Venous Disease: From Spider Veins to Aneurysms.’ 3. Take the post test (score of 80% or greater must be achieved. (A pdf copy of the exam can be emailed to you if requested). 4. Scan and email post test and evaluation to pbush@veinexperts.org or you can fax completed paperwork to 937-281-0200. 5. You will be contacted by the University of Toledo CME office for instruction of how to sign on and print your certificate. Technical Support Email your questions/concerns to pbush@veinexperts.org or you can call us at 407-900-8346 and we will respond in 24 hours.
2/21/13 Ronald Bush, MD, FACS Peggy Bush, APN
This activity will describe the histological characteristics of spider veins, varicose veins and venous aneurysms. Learning Objectives As a result of this activity, the participant should be able to: 1) Identify the normal layers that constitute a vein. 2) Describe what constitutes the anatomy of a varicose vein. 3) Identify the effects of sustained hypertension on normal venous anatomy. 4) Discuss with your patients in simple terms what constitutes a varicose vein.
This CME chapter discusses the histology of varicose and spider veins. Based on histology, some conclusions can be made on the etiology of venous pathology.
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