Varicose Veins: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency
On-Demand Webcast
Sponsored by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC
Presenters
Robert Min, MD
Associate Attendng and Acting Radiologist-in-Chief
New York Presbyeterian Hospital-Cornell
New York, New York
Steven Zimmet, MD
Zimmet Vein & Dermatology Clinic
Austin, Texas
Steve Elias, MD
Director, Center for Vein Disease
Englewood Hospital & Medical Center
Englewood, New Jersey
Target Audience
This activity is designed for physicians and nurses who treat patients with varicose veins
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify relevant anatomy
- Describe the cause and consequences of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)
- Describe risk factors for and symptoms of CVI
- Describe available treatments for CVI
This on-demand webcast is available with synchronized slides and animation.
To be eligible for documentation of credit, participant must participate in the full activity, complete the 11-question post-test with a score of 70% or better, and complete the evaluation form. Participants who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form online may immediately print their documentation of credit.
There is no fee associated with this activity.
Original Release Date: August 13, 2007
Re-release Date: July 20, 2009
Expiration Date: July 20, 2010
Estimated time to complete: 1.5 hours
For questions regarding this educational activity, please contact Louise Wanstall at 609-630-6243
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CME Accreditation
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
NACCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CNE Accreditation
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association for 1.5 contact hour(s). Provider #: 110-3-E-06.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13255 for 1.5 contact hours.
Independent Clinical Reviewer:
Robert S. Dieter, MD, RVT
Loyola University Medical Center
Vascular and Endovascular Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Section of Cardiovascular Medicine
Maywood, Illinois
Planning Committee
The planning committee comprises Robert Min, MD, Steven Zimmett, MD, Steve Elias, MD and Robert Dieter MD; Trish Levy and Alex Slonim, NACCME
Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
According to the disclosure policy of NACCME, faculty, editors, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with relevant commercial companies related to this activity. All relevant conflicts of interest that are identified are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict is identified, it is the responsibility of NACCME to initiate a mechanism to resolve the conflict(s). The existence of these interests or relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation.
All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies reported, and levels of evidence.
The faculty has reported the following:
Dr. Elias has disclosed that he is a consultant for Diomed, Inc.
Dr. Min has disclosed that he is a consultant and has other financial relationships with Diomed Inc.
Dr. Zimmet has disclosed that he is a consultant and has received support from Diomed, Inc.
Ms. Levy, and Mr. Slonim have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any
commercial interests.
NACCME requires faculty to inform participants whenever off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in their presentations.
The faculty has disclosed that no off-label/unapproved use(s) of drugs and/or devices will be discussed.
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Grant Support
Supported by an educational grant from AngioDynamics, Inc. formerly Diomed
