Journal Review in Vascular Surgery: Updates on Size Threshold for Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
In this Journal Review episode, the Hernia Content Team from Carolinas Medical
Center reviews the definition and meaning of a hernia center. In a subspecialty field that is in its
relative infancy, the specialization of care at hernia centers is a relatively new concept. The
team reviews two relevant publications on hernia centers that help to provide guidance on this
topic for the hernia community.
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
Learning Objectives
- Review the current size threshold guidelines for surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms
- Understand the limitations of the aforementioned guidelines
- Understand the methodology, findings, limitations, and clinical applications of the manuscript “Size thresholds for repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms warrant reconsideration.”
Durham, NC
27705
United States
- Dr.Bobby Beaulieu
- Dr. Frank Davis
- Dr. Drew Braet
- AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
- ANCC
- Attendance
- JA Credit - AH
Available Credit
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 0.50 ANCC
- 0.50 Attendance
- 0.50 JA Credit - AH
- 0.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™