Od-029449 MedStar Health Stroke: Secondary Prevention 2020-2023

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Type

On Demand

Credit

Yes

Description

This course/content offers Continuing Professional Education credits. To claim the credits, the course ... show more

Objectives

  • Demonstrate knowledge of stroke epidemiology, stroke subtypes, and stroke risk factors.
  • Discuss Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) related to the risk of stroke after TIA.
  • Discuss medical management and the use of different types of anti-thrombotic agents in secondary stroke prevention.
  • Discuss secondary stroke prevention management in ischemic stroke/TIA patients with various vascular risk factors (e.g. Afib, HTN, Dyslipidemia, and Diabetes).
  • Discuss revascularization interventions and management of stroke patients with extra cranial arterial disease.
  • Describe lifestyle changes related to secondary stroke prevention.

Fees

Free

Activity Director

Organization

MedStar Washington Hospital Center