Stroke and Neurovascular Symposium: Posterior Stroke Recognition and Diagnosis

Subtle signs and symptoms make posterior circulation strokes difficult to identify but they are also one of the most devastating types of stroke. This presentation will provide the learner with posterior stroke signs and symptoms, anatomy of the posterior circulation along with assessment tools and case reviews.

Target Audience

This course is intended for neurologists, emergency room physicians, critical care physicians, hospitalists, advanced practice clinicians and registered nurses. 

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

1. Identify the symptoms of a posterior stroke patient and treatment options.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 0.75 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 0.75 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
08/21/2020
Course expires: 
12/31/2021
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Aurora BayCare Stroke and Neurovascular Symposium 2020
Rating: 
0

Faculty

Ziad Darkhabani, MD ; Advocate Aurora Health
Kerry Ahrens, MD; Advocate Aurora Health
Melisa Engebose, RN, SCRN; Advocate Aurora Health
Rachel Reas, BSN, RN, CRN; Advocate Aurora Health
Julie Zeeman, CNS-BC, CNRN, SCRN, CCRN; Advocate Aurora Health

Disclosure

The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

Accreditation Statement
Advocate Aurora Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
Advocate Aurora Health designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Available Credit

  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 0.75 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 0.75 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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