Secondary Prevention Course
Secondary Prevention Course is organized by UK HealthCare CECentral.
Release: Jan 22, 2021
Expires: Jan 21, 2024
Description:
According to the 2014 publication, Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients with Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association “Evidence-based recommendations are provided for control of risk factors, intervention for vascular obstruction, antithrombotic therapy for cardioembolism, and antiplatelet therapy for noncardioembolic stroke. Recommendations are also provided for the prevention of recurrent stroke in a variety of specific circumstances, including aortic arch atherosclerosis, arterial dissection, patent foramen ovale, hyperhomocysteinemia, hypercoagulable states, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, sickle cell disease, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, and pregnancy.”
Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Explain current follow-up strategies related to secondary prevention and outcomes of stroke
- Summarize secondary prevention recommendations for stroke
- Discuss implantable loop recorders for the prevention of stroke