Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1: Introduction and Background of Radial Artery Harvesting

    • START HERE - CME Information

    • Welcome to Endoscopic Radial Artery Harvesting (ERAH)

    • Pre-Test: Endoscopic Radial Artery Harvesting

    • How to Use This Course

    • Overview of ERAH Procedure

    • History of Radial Artery Use as Conduit

    • Benefits of Radial Grafts
  • 2

    Chapter 2: Preoperative Considerations

    • Indications for Radial Artery Use

    • Risks of Previous Radial Artery Cannulation

    • Radial Artery Anatomy & Operative Landmarks

    • BONUS: Radial Artery As Pedicled Graft

    • Preoperative Testing for Radial Harvesting

    • Patient Positioning for Radial Harvesting

    • Heparinization and Tourniquet Use
  • 3

    Chapter 3: Radial Artery Procedure Part 1 - Open Dissection and Scope Dissection

    • Open Dissection: Overview and Discussion

    • Open Dissection: Live Case Review

    • Radial Artery Scope Dissection: Introduction

    • Radial Artery Scope Dissection: Demonstration

    • Radial Artery Scope Dissection: Live Case Review
  • 4

    Chapter 4: Radial Artery Procedure Part 2 - Scope Harvest, Removal, and Preparation

    • Radial Artery Scope Harvest: Discussion

    • Radial Artery Scope Harvest: Live Case Review

    • Distal Control (aka 'Stab & Grab')

    • Stab and Grab: Live Case Review

    • Radial Artery Removal: Tips & Tricks

    • Preparing the Radial Conduit

    • Wound Closure and Initial Postoperative Management

    • Troubleshooting Issues with Radial Harvest
  • 5

    Chapter 5: Complications, Initial Follow-Up, and Next Steps as a Harvester

    • Initial Complications with Radial Artery Harvesting

    • Possible Follow Up Issues After Radial Artery Harvesting

    • Harvesting Success & Next Steps as a Radial Harvester

    • Post-Test (required for CME credit)

    • Course Survey (required for CME credit)