Continuing Education 
 

The 411 of AAA


Dr. Tracey Littrell this one-hour course on abdominal aortic aneurysms in the chiropractic patient. In this course Dr. Littrell will discuss types, prevalence, and risk factors as well as explain signs and symptoms, imaging, treatment, and contraindications.

 

 

   

Learning Outcomes and Assessment
  • Anatomy of the aorta
  • Review of abdominal aortic aneurysm shapes
    • Saccular
    • Fusiform
  • QUIZ

   

   

Learning Outcomes and Assessment
  • Aortic Diameter Influences
  • Classification and Outcomes of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
  • Prevalence
  • Risk factors
  • QUIZ

   

   

Learning Outcomes and Assessment
  • Signs and symptoms
    • Patient presentation
    • Pictorial presentation
  • QUIZ

   

   

Learning Outcomes and Assessment
  • Surveillance
  • Imaging
    • Ultrasound
    • Arteriography
    • Angiography
    • Computed tomography
  • QUIZ

   

   

Learning Assessment and Outcomes
  • Surgical Intervention/Treatment
    • Guidelines
  • Chiropractic considerations
    • Contraindications
    • Review of literature 
  • QUIZ

   

   

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Tracey Littrell, D.C., DACBR, DACO

CE Hours

1.00
   

   

  • Each module contains a video presentation and a short quiz.  You must view the video prior to taking the quiz. 
  • FOR HELP: If you have technical issues, please contact the Continuing Education Department at 1-800-452-5032 or email at continuinged@palmer.edu. 
  • DISCLAIMER: While Palmer College of Chiropractic endeavors to bring diverse topics and viewpoints for continuing education options for Doctors of Chiropractic, the opinions of presenters do not necessarily represent the views of Palmer College.