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    Impacts of Thyroid Dysfunction on Cardiac Health

     

  • Description

    This learning activity will provide insights into the effects of thyroid disease on the cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular specific management steps to be taken when someone presents with thyroid dysfunction will be discussed, along with a deep dive into a case study for a patient with cardiac complications.

  • Target Audience

    This activity is intended for clinical and scientific laboratory professionals, physician - scientists who have an interest in thyroid disease.

  • Learning Objectives

    After completing the activity, the participant should be better able to:

    • Outline the necessary laboratory workup when thyroid dysfunction is suspected.
    • Identify indications (both common & uncommon) on the cardiovascular system when thyroid disease is presented. 
    • Indicate appropriate therapies & treatments for managing cardiovascular complications when thyroid disease exists. 

    Instruction Level: Intermediate

  • Speaker

    Micah J. Eimer, M.D.
    Associate Chief Medical Officer
    Division of Cardiology
    Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University

    George J. Kahaly, M.D., PhD.
    Professor of Medicine and Endocrinology / Metabolism
    Johannes Gutenberg University Medical Center
    Mainz, Germany

  • Duration

    1.0 hour

  • Release and Expiration Dates

    Release Date: August 15, 2025
    Expiration Date: August 15, 2027

  • Disclosures

    The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity.

    Micah J. Eimer, M.D.
    -Nothing to Disclose

    George J. Kahaly, M.D., PhD.
    -Consultant/Independent Contractor: Quidel
    -Grant/Research Support: Quidel

    The planners and managers at Global Education Group has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

  • P.A.C.E.® Accreditation

    QuidelOrtho is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program.

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  • Medium Used

    This program has been made available online.

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