Od-036464 MH Stroke Online Education: Ischemic Stroke
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Type
On Demand
Credit
Yes
Description
This course offers 1.0 Continuing Professional Education credits to physicians, nurses, and PA's ... show more
Objectives
- Demonstrate knowledge of stroke epidemiology, stroke subtypes, and stroke risk factors.
- Describe lifestyle changes related to secondary stroke prevention.
- Discuss medical management and the use of different types of anti-thrombotic agents in secondary stroke prevention.
- Discuss revascularization interventions and management of stroke patients with extra cranial arterial disease.
- Discuss secondary stroke prevention management in ischemic stroke/TIA patients with various vascular risk factors (e.g. Afib, HTN, Dyslipidemia, and Diabetes).
- Discuss Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) related to the risk of stroke after TIA.
Fees
Free
Activity Director
Karen Poole
Organization
MedStar Washington Hospital Center