Improving Outcomes in Patients with Debilitating Strokes
| Release Date: | June 1, 2022 |
| Expiration Date: | December 31, 2024 |
| Format: | Video |
| CME: | 1.0 credit |
| CNE: | 1.0 contact hour |
Statement of Need
Survivors of a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke have an increased risk of another stroke, which is a major source of increased mortality and morbidity. Among the estimated 700,000 people with stroke in the United States each year, 200,000 of them are among persons with a recurrent stroke. The number of people with TIA, and therefore at risk for stroke, is estimated to be much greater.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for primary care clinicians, neurologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and other clinicians who care for patients experiencing job strain.
The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:
- Discuss various treatments for patients who have experienced a disabling stroke.
- Explain the benefits and downfalls for each treatment method.
Accreditation
Physician Continuing Medical Education Credit
This is a demo activity, the University Clinic is NOT accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
University Clinic designates this demo educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Nursing Education Credit
This is a demo activity, the University Clinic is NOT accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation.
University Clinic designates this demo educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 contact hours.
Faculty and Disclosures
In accordance with the appropriate accrediting bodies, all planners, teachers, and authors with control over activity content are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships (those held by the planner or significant other, currently or within the last 12 months) with commercial interests. Accredited providers are required to provide this information to learners before the start of an activity.
The following is a list of the faculty, along with any information they have disclosed regarding their relevant financial relationships.
Daniel Little
Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, Soundview Hospital
Disclosure: Daniel Little, has the following financial relationships to disclose: Served as an advisor or consultant for Testers, Inc.; Top Pharmaceuticals; Talmon Pharma, Inc.
Disclaimer
All information contained within this activity is intended for educational purposes only. Physicians and other healthcare professionals are encouraged to consult other sources and confirm the information contained on this site. No single reference or service can take the place of medical training, education, and experience. This website does not define a standard of care, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. This information should not substitute for a visit or consultation with a health care provider.
Technical Requirements
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