Abstract
SDMS members can earn SDMS CME credit by successfully completing the complimentary online CME test in the SDMS Learning Center at learn.sdms.org. Non-members may access the online CME test for a fee.
Describe how disease may affect carotid intimal thickness measurement.
Identify possible risk factors for early carotid disease.
Explain how age and body mass index (BMI) affect carotid artery disease.
What does carotid artery intima-media thickness consist of? A. The adventitia layer B. The media layer C. All arterial layers D. The intimal and medial layers
Which risk factors have a significant impact on artery wall health? A. Hypertension B. Diabetes C. Age and Obesity D. All of the above
Which risk factor has the worst impact on arterial health? A. Hypertension B. Diabetes C. Age D. Obesity
The CCA-IMT research study involved how many participants? A. 193 B. 300 C. 293 D. 180
The IMT of the CCA was measured at which location? A. 1 cm above the common carotid proximal area B. The mid common carotid artery C. Exactly at the carotid bulb D. 1 cm proximal to the carotid bulb
As mentioned in the article, what affects bilateral intimal thickening? A. Age B. Diet C. Genetics D. Sonographer measurement errors
Children with _______ BMI were at greater risk than children with lower BMI for developing intimal thickening. A. Higher B. Lower C. Common D. Uncommon