SDMS CME Credit – The Role of Doppler Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of the Relationship Between Vertigo and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

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Article: The Role of Doppler Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of the Relationship Between Vertigo and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Authors: Ayşegul Karadayi Buyukozsoy, MD, Emrah Karatay, MD, and Hilal Tastekin Toz, MD

Category: Vascular Technology [VT]

Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit

Objectives: After studying the article, you should be able to:

• Discuss the role of the thyroid gland as part of the endocrine system.

• Explain the link between hypothyroidism and vertigo.

• Recognize the role of Doppler ultrasonography in the evaluation of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

1. Which of the following conditions are associated with thyroid diseases?

2. B. Obesity

3. C. Hyponatremia

4. D. Gout

What percentage of the general population is estimated to have autoimmune thyroid disorders?

A. 1% - 5%

B. 4% - 8%

C. 11% - 13%

D. 15% - 20%

What percentage of the cases in this study were males?

A. 48.1%

B. 33.2%

C. 22.8%

D. 15.9%

What was the maximum right vertebral artery diameter for males in this study?

A. 1.90 mm

B. 3.60 mm

C. 4.10 mm

D. 5.10 mm

What was the median TSH value for females in this study?

A. 0.01

B. 5.05

C. 1.79

D. 2.71

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is detected by monitoring what antibodies?

A. anti-TPO and anti-TG

B. anti-a and anti-A

C. anti-TSH and anti-TRP

D. anti-G and anti-R

What percentage of people globally are affected by vertigo and balance problems?

A. 1 - 2%

B. 5 - 8%

C. 15 - 20%

D. 25 - 20%