GET FAST ONLINE ACCESS to the latest stroke-related research and treatment strategies. PLUS, easily earn 8 hours of CME or CNE online!

Designed for emergency physicians and nurses who are often the first medical personnel to see patients presenting with stroke — and who must make split-second life-and-death decisions — Stroke Alert: Prevention, Emergency Treatment, Rehabilitation brings you fast, convenient online access to the latest research in treating stroke patients.

You get cutting-edge clinical information on stroke and other neurological problems in a concise, accurate, clinically relevant e-book format that covers important developments in:

• Stroke prevention
• Ischemic stroke
• Vascular dementia
• Brain aneurysms
• Recovery and rehabilitation
• Intracerebral hemorrhage
• Subarachnoid hemorrhage
• Emergency department management
• Legal issues
• Palliative and end-of-life care
• And more

PLUS, Stroke Alert: Prevention, Emergency Treatment, Rehabilitation gives physicians and nurses at Joint Commission-certified stroke centers an easy, convenient way to meet yearly stroke-specific continuing education requirements.

Nothing could be easier — assessment and testing are available online so you can earn the credits you need from the convenience of your home or office. And you’ll receive your credit letter instantly via email or download.

Written specifically for emergency physicians and nurses who care for stroke patients, this resource brings together a wealth of clinical information, state-of-the-art techniques, and tested treatment strategies to put you at the forefront of stroke-related research — and help you earn a minimum of 8 hours of CME or CNE credits easily and quickly.

Written by neurologists, emergency physicians, and nurses who are experts in their respective fields, Stroke Alert provides authoritative, cutting-edge guidance — available online in a searchable format.
Stroke Alert: Prevention, Emergency Treatment, Rehabilitation provides fast, time-saving access to the latest stroke-related research, including:

• Evaluating Stroke and TIA in the Emergency Department: Beyond the CT Scan
• Standard of Care for tPA for Stroke
• Avoiding tPA-Related Lawsuits
• Determining when tPA Should be Given to Elderly Stroke Patients
• How Lifestyle, Medical Interventions Can Yield 90% Stroke Risk Reduction
• How to Decide when Stopping Aspirin May Increase Stroke Risk
• How High Systolic Blood Pressure upon Stroke Admission Impacts Mortality
• How Treatment at a Certified Stroke Center Can Affect Outcomes for Patients with Ischemic Strokes
• Reducing the Risk of Stroke and Cardiovascular Death from NSAIDs
• Dealing with Cervical Artery Abnormalities in Children with Stroke

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

AHC Media is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AHC Media is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

CREDIT DESIGNATION

AHC Media designates this enduring material for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^™. Physicians and nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 8.00 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit.

This activity has been approved for 8 nursing contact hours using a 60-minute contact hour.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #14749, for 8 Contact Hours.

CME/CNE INSTRUCTIONS

To earn credit for this activity, follow these instructions:

1. Read and study the activity, using the provided references for further research.
2. Log on to www.cmecity.com to take a post-test. Test questions for each chapter are included in separate tests.
3. Pass each online test with a score of 100%; you will be allowed to answer the questions as many times as needed to achieve a score of 100%.
4. After successfully completing the last section of the test, your browser will be automatically directed to the activity evaluation form, which you will submit online.
5. Once the completed evaluation is received, a credit letter will be e-mailed to you instantly.

EFFECTIVE DATES

This enduring Internet material is valid from Dec. 15, 2011 to Dec. 15, 2014.

ACTIVITY OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Discuss current scientific research and data regarding the diagnosis and treatment of stroke;
2. Discuss the pathogenesis and treatment of stroke;
3. Explain the basic science of brain function as it applies to stroke;
4. Cite new information regarding new drugs for stroke and new uses for traditional drugs;
5. Identify nonclinical issues of importance for health care providers who treat stroke patients

TARGET AUDIENCE

This CME/CNE activity is intended for neurologists, emergency medicine physicians and nurses, Joint Commission-certified stroke center personnel, psychiatrists, and ENTs.

PHYSICIAN EDITORS

Matthew Fink, MD, Interim Chair and Neurologist-in-Chief, Department of Neurology & Neuroscience, Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital

Richard Lappin, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical Center.

NURSE PLANNER

Donna Avanecean, APRN, CNRN, The Stroke Center at Hartford Hospital

PEER REVIEWERS

M. Flint Beal, MD, Chairman of Neurology and Neuroscience at New York Presbyterian Hospital

Rebecca N. Gordon, RN, MSN, Patient Care Director, Neurology Unit, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center

DISCLAIMER

This is an educational publication designed to present scientific information and opinion to health professionals, to stimulate thought and further investigation. It does not provide advice regarding medical diagnosis or treatment for any individual case. It is not intended for use by the layman. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of this publication. Mention of products or services does not constitute endorsement. Clinical, legal, tax, and other comments are offered for general guidance only; professional counsel should be sought for specific situations.

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