Abstract
The following questions for SVU-CME credit are based on the article entitled “Utilization of Deep Vein Arterialization for Limb Salvage.”
Both true/false and multiple-choice questions are included. There is only one (1) correct answer for the multiple-choice test items. Answer all the questions listed below. One-half (0.5) CME credit will be awarded for successful completion of this test with a grade of 80% or more.
Up to _____________% of critical limb threatening ischemia patients have no endovascular or surgical options for revascularization with the only surgical option being amputation. 5 10 15 20
Deep vein arterialization involves creating a fistula between a proximal arterial inflow source and distal venous outflow site. True False
Critical limb threatening ischemia is characterized by ischemic rest pain and non-healing wounds with or without gangrene. What Rutherford categories include critical limb ischemia? Rutherford 1-2 Rutherford 3-4 Rutherford 4-6 Rutherford 7-8
The PROMISE II trial is currently assessing the efficacy of deep vein arterialization for critical limb threatening ischemia patients with no endovascular or surgical revascularization options. True False
According to the article, the complications associated with deep vein arterialization include all of the following except: Limb loss Loss of patency of the deep vein arterialization conduit Thrombosis Venous insufficiency
A successfully arterialized vein will show a pulsatile low resistive flow pattern. True False
Instructions: CME tests are offered only online at www.svu.org. SVU members can complete the tests and earn CME credit for free. Nonmembers will be charged $20 per one-half (0.5) CME credit test taken. All tests for SVU CME must be completed by February 28, 2027.