Plaque Modification in Percutaneous
Coronary Intervention (PCI)

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Overview:
This program is designed to provide attendees an overview of plaque modification in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Participants will be provided an overview of the different lesion types, and how to assess lesions using angiography and Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS). PCI plaque modification treatment strategies will also be reviewed, followed by case examples.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this continuing education program, the participant should be able to:

• Describe various lesion types
• Illustrate how Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) can support assessing lesions
• Identify Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) plaque modification
  treatment strategies

Intended Audience:
This program is intended for registered nurses and radiologic technologists.

Program Location/Availability:
Program is presented online in a web-based format. CE programs are subject to change.

Continuing Education:

• Nurses: 1 contact hour is awarded for this program
  
  Boston Scientific Corporation is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation
  
  Provider approved by the California Board of Nursing, provider number CEP12818
  
  

• Technologists: Program approved for 1 Category A Credit by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
  
  
• C.P.S.M. / C.P.M. / A.P.P.: 1 contact hour of continuing education can be claimed for this program. ISM Program # CEH 08-0108.

Requirements for Successful Completion
There are no fees for participating and receiving CE contact hours and/or credit for this activity. To successfully complete the activity for this module and receive credit, participants must follow these steps:

1. Read the course Learning Objectives, Requirements for Successful Completion, CE Information, Disclosures, and System Requirements.
2. Launch and complete the module.
3. Complete and submit the online evaluations and post-assessment for the module.
You must receive a test score of at least 75% and respond to all evaluation questions to receive your certificate. A maximum of three attempts are permitted to pass the post-test assessment.
4. Each participant should claim only those credits they have actually spent in the educational activity.
5. To print your continuing education certificate, click the print button.

Disclosures

• Commercial Support: This program was developed by Boston Scientific Corporation.
• Planning Committee/Faculty: The planning committee and faculty members who participated in the development of this program are employees of Boston Scientific Corporation. These employees are not physicians or healthcare providers. These materials are intended to reflect generally accepted medical principals and standards of care. For additional information, please contact the CE Program Specialist at (763) 494-1627 or via email at BostonScientific-CE@bsci.com.
• Non-endorsement of Products: Approval of Boston Scientific Corporation as an approved provider of continuing nursing education does not imply endorsement by the WNA CEAP or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with an activity.
• No Off-Label Use: The information contained in these materials is limited to information about products and product uses that have been approved or cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• "This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a self-learning activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium."

Questions
If you have any questions regarding any of these programs, contact a CE Program Representative at (763) 494-1627 or via email at BostonScientific-CE@bsci.com.

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