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CME Activity
Treatment of Ischemic Stroke: from Emergency Department Evaluation to Discharge
Course Director
William D. Carey, MD
Director, Center for Continuing Education
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
Faculty
Stefan Dupont, MD, PhD
Neurological Institute
Cerebrovascular Center
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
Accredited by
Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education
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Course Description
Learning Objectives
1. Describe the signs and symptoms of a stroke to all patients to better ensure prompt treatment and minimal post-stroke sequelae.
2. Discuss the risks and benefits associated with IV tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) and intra-arterial lytic therapy for acute ischemic stroke.
3. Explain the rationale for choosing between different available antiplatelet agents in patients with TIA and ischemic stroke.
Activity Details
| Credit Types: | CME |
| Credit Amount: | 1.0 Credits |
| Release Date: | 2011-Sep-21 |
| Expiration Date: | 2013-Sep-21 |
| Estimated Time for Completion: | 1 hour |
| Registration Required: | No |
| Cost: | Free |
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