Continuing Education and Professional Development
University of Tennessee Medical Center Brain and Spine Institute and
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
present
Seventh Annual Stroke Symposium: Current Topics in Stroke Prevention
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
UT Conference Center
Knoxville, Tennessee
Course Overview
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. Although improvements in care have resulted in a decreased rate of death among stroke patients, approximately 795,000 Americans experience a new or recurrent stroke each year. Approximately one quarter of those strokes are recurrent events.
Nationally accepted guidelines, published by the American Stroke Association, outline the approach to secondary prevention of stroke. The Joint Commission has established a certification process for acute stroke ready hospitals (ASRH), primary stroke centers (PSC) and comprehensive stroke centers (CSC). Certification as a stroke facility, at any level, requires coordinated care across the continuum with focus on transitions back to the community. Management of risk factors, including hypertension, dyslipidemia, atrial fibrillation, and diabetes, is a critical aspect of care for stroke and TIA patients.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program the participant should be able to
- Discuss approaches to transitions of care
- Review cardiac implications for ischemic stroke
- Discuss management of risk factors for atherosclerotic disease
- Evaluate the relationship between migraine and cerebrovascular disease
- Review indications and adverse effects associated with anti-thrombotic medications
This course will be of interest to primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and other healthcare providers.
Registration Fee
$125
How to Register for the Seventh Annual Stroke Symposium: Current Topics in Stroke Prevention
1) Register Now Online
Attendees may register online through the University of Tennessee Conference Center. Register Now
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Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and the University of Tennessee Medical Center Brain and Spine Institute. The University of Tennessee College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Education Credits
Education Credits
Physicians: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PAs, NPs and Nurses: Physician Assistants, Nurses Practitioners and Nurses may use these credit hours toward certification renewal. This credit is acceptable by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), American Nurses Credentialing Association (ANCC) and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Allied Health Professionals: Professional associations may choose to convert the hours earned to contact hours. Please contact your certifying board to ensure these credit hours will be accepted.
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