
0136_SHSO_Advances in Carotid Stenting_Live
There have been recent updates in symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid stenosis and there is also debate on when the procedures should be performed. This presentation is designed to help clinicians compare methods of flow reversal during carotid stenting as well as appraise potential benefits of CAS and CEA in patients with asymptomatic and symptomatic carotid stenosis.
Target Audience
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Nurse, Registered (RN)
Physicians (MD or DO)
Physician Assistant (PA)
Other Healthcare Professionals
Learning Objectives
After completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Appraise benefits of CAS and CEA in patients with asymptomatic and symptomatic carotid stenosis
- Compare methods of flow reversal during carotid stenting
Disclosure of Financial or In-Kind Commercial Support & Conflict of Interest
Dr. Bahram Varjavand receives stock options from the following ineligible companies: Shape Memory Therapeutics and Scienta Vascular. These relevant financial relationships were mitigated with recusal from controlling aspects of planning and content development with which there is a financial relationship.
Speakers
Dr. Bahram Varjavand has financial relationships (stock options) with Shape Memory Therapeutics and Scienta Vascular.
Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statement
Sutter Health designates this LIVE activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians and 0.5 continuing professional development contact hours for nurses. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Attendance & Credit Claiming
Text the 6-letter attendance verification code to (916) 866-7913 to claim credit.
Available Credit
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Physician Credit
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 0.50 Non-Physician Participation Credit
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 0.50 Non-Physician Participation Credit. Non-Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.
- 0.50 ANCC
Nursing Credit - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 0.50 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 0.50 IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 0.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

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