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Concurrent C60M261

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Ticking Time Bomb in the Abdomen

Facilitator(s): Pamela S Anderson, MS,RN,ANP-BC,CCRN; Audrey A Glossenger, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN

Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
San Diego Conference
Date Tuesday 5/19/2026
Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM PT

Session Summary

In the U.S. and globally, abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) pose a substantial health concern. Significant morbidity and mortality are associated with AAA, especially if the patient presents with a ruptured AAA. This session reviews the pathogenesis of abdominal aneurysms, surgical repair options and associated vascular complications of AAA. These include colon ischemic, renal failure and lower extremity ischemia. This intermediate session provides assessment tips for vascular complications of AAA and reviews several case studies.

Objectives

  • Describe two potential complications after surgical or endovascular repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
  • Outline the 6P’s of acute limb ischemia.
  • Identify the testing modality most sensitive to diagnosis mesenteric ischemia.
Topics Cardiovascular
Population Adult
Role Staff

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 1.00 contact hours.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion. 

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.