Abstract
The following questions for Society for Vascular Ultrasound-Continuing Medical Education (SVU-CME) credit are based on the article entitled “Long-term Effects of COVID-19 on Vascular Parameters: A Prospective Longitudinal Ultrasound Clinical Study.”
Both true/false and multiple-choice questions are included. There is only one (1) correct answer for the multiple-choice test items. Answer all the questions listed below. One (1) Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit will be awarded for successful completion of this test with a grade of 80% or more.
Over 670 million individuals have contracted COVID-19, resulting in an estimated 6.8 million deaths worldwide. True False
Post COVID-19 patients exhibited significant findings related to intima-media (IMT) thickness, arterial velocities, inflammatory markers, and deep vein thrombosis. True False
According to the article, common laboratory tests observed in patients with COVID-19 may include which of the following except: C-reactive protein D-dimer White blood cell Human chorionic gonadotropin
Which receptor is believed to play a pivotal role in the infection and transmission of the COVID-19 virus? ACE-1 ACE-2 TNF-a TNF-b
The study group showed sonographic evidence of deep vein thrombosis across all ranges of COVID-19 severity. True False
According to the study, the vascular effects of COVID-19 are thought to be worsened by pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, age, and hyperlipidemia. True False
According to the study, COVID-19 infection can lead to an increase in intima-media thickness. True False
According to the literature, D-dimer levels and age positively correlate with higher intima-media thickness. True False
Participants in the study who were asymptomatic or had mild symptoms had to be hospitalized when they were initially infected. True False
The study identified a statistically significant relationship between age and an increase in blood velocities in the internal carotid, subclavian, and femoral arteries. True False
Instructions: CME tests are offered only online at www.svu.org. SVU members can complete the tests and earn CME credit for free. Nonmembers will be charged $40 per one (1) CME test taken. All tests for SVU-CME must be completed by May 31, 2027.