Residency Essentials: Hemoptysis (Bronchial Artery Embolization)

Hemoptysis (Bronchial Artery Embolization) 

This course will focus on clinical indications for performing bronchial artery embolization, including descriptions of relevant anatomy, techniques, and complications.

Expected completion time: 4 hours 

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss common etiologies of (massive) hemoptysis.
  • Review relevant location and branching pattern of bronchial arteries.
  • Recognize catheter options and techniques for catheterization of bronchial arteries.
  • Discuss embolization principles and agents used in bronchial artery embolization.
  • Review potential complications specific to bronchial artery embolization. 
Course summary
Course opens: 
07/09/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2030
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Residency Essentials Clinical Topic: Pediatric

Course Developer: 

  • Vishal Kumar, MD - University of California, San Francisco

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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