Abstract
Article: Measuring Abdominal Visceral Fat Thickness With Sonography: A Methodologic Approach
Authors: Mulubrhan M. Woldemariam, BA, BS, RDMS, RVT, Kevin D. Evans, PhD, RT(R)(M)(BD), RDMS, RVS, FSDMS, Angela N. Butwin, MS, RT(R), RDMS, Rachel L. Pargeon, BSRT(R), RDMS, Kevin R. Volz, PhD, RVT, and Colleen Spees, PhD, MEd, RDN, LD, FAND
Category: Abdomen [AB]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Measuring Abdominal Visceral Fat Thickness With Sonography: A Methodologic Approach,” you will be able to:
Differentiate between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat
Discuss current techniques for measuring abdominal visceral fat
Recognize proper caliper placement for sonographic measurement of visceral fat
How do clinicians typically screen for obesity in adults and children? BMI and waist to hip ratio Waist to hip ratio and DXA BMI and waist circumference DXA and DMS measurements
What percent of the US population is considered obese? 20% 33% 50% 66%
What are the boundaries used when measuring abdominal visceral fat? Anterior surface of the liver to the linea alba Skin to the linea alba Skin to the anterior surface of the liver Linea alba to the visceral peritoneum
What is metabolic syndrome? Condition that increases the risk of obesity Fat deposits that cause type 1 diabetes Increased subcutaneous and visceral fat layers Risk factors that can raise the risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke
What is a DXA scan? Low-dose radiation scan used to measure body fat CT scan used to measure cardiovascular risk Regular-dose scan that measures calcium scores CT scan that measures heart function
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