JVIR CME June 2023

This month's journal based article is titled: The effects of protrusion into the outflow vein on outcomes of stent-grafts used to treat cephalic arch stenoses in dysfunctional brachiocephalic fistulas

Following completion of this CME activity, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss the management of cephalic arch stenosis in dysfunctional arteriovenous fistulas.
• Understand the long-term impact of stent-graft stenosis.
• Describe clinical success rates and complications following cephalic arch stent-graft placement.
  

This program is designed to meet the educational needs of interventional radiologists, nurses, techs, and trainees at all levels with special interest in patients with post-surgical neurogenic pain.

RG Jones, MRCP, FRCR (corresponding author) Department of Interventional Radiology Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham UK Contact information: robert.jones@uhb.nhs.uk Disclosures: Honorarium from WL Gore, BD Bard, Penumbra, Merit Medical, Boston Scientific

AP Willis, MRCS, FRCR Department of Interventional Radiology Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham UK Disclosures: Honorarium from WL Gore

Jonathan Lee, FRCR Department of Interventional Radiology Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospital Birmingham UK Disclosures: None

Khasim Z Haider Medical Student at University of Birmingham Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospital Birmingham UK Disclosures: None

Usman Mahay, FRCR Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospital Birmingham UK Disclosures: None

CME Editor: Daniel Sheeran, M.D.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Content and Scope:  As the official journal of the Society of Interventional Radiology, JVIR is the peer-reviewed journal of choice for radiologists, cardiologists, vascular surgeons, neurosurgeons, and other clinicians who need current and reliable information on every aspect of vascular and interventional radiology. Each article goes through a peer review process to validate that the content is matched to the current or potential scope of our learners and that any disclosures submitted do not introduce a conflict or bias within the scientific article.  

Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. SIR designates this education activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.