Stroke and the Primary Care Clinician

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This program is designed to provide primary care providers with education directly from vascular neurologists and vascular neurosurgeons on key decision points to consider regarding stroke prevention treatments, as well as key post-stroke management strategies.

• Discuss the rationale for long-term atrial fibrillation management.
• Describe the decision points for emergent intravenous thrombolytic and endovascular thrombectomy.
• Contrast the treatment options for carotid stenosis – medical, surgical or endovascular.
• List the current strategies for the management of common neurovascular lesions causing hemorrhagic stroke.

Primary care providers and health-care professionals with interest in stroke prevention, as well as stroke management after discharge from the hospital.

AMA

Penn State College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Penn State College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses Using AMA Credit

Nurses will receive a certificate from Penn State College of Medicine verifying their participation in 3.75 hours of approved continuing medical education. Continuing education activities which are approved by accredited institutions of higher education and that are relevant to patient care or professional nursing meet the requirements of mandatory continuing education for registered nurses in Pennsylvania, as required by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. The Board of Nursing recommends that nurses retain their certificates for a period of at least five years. Additional information is available through the State Board of Nursing.

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

This activity is approved for 3.75 contact hour(s) of continuing education by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Activity ID 18103407. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies.

• 7:30 a.m. | Check-In / Continental Breakfast / Visit Exhibitors
• 8 a.m. | Overview of Stroke
  Kathy Morrison, MSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN, FAHA
• 8:15 a.m. | Atrial Fibrillation
  Raymond Reichwein, MD
• 8:40 a.m. | Carotid Stenosis
  Scott Simon, MD
• 9:05 a.m. | The ABCs of Stroke Prevention
  David Ermak, DO
• 9:50 a.m. | Bubbles, Blisters and Tangles: What to do with Asymptomatic Vascular Lesions of the Brain
  Kevin Cockroft, MD, MSc, FAANS, FACS, FAHA
• 10:15 a.m. | Women and Stroke
  Cathleen Adams, DO
• 10:40 a.m. | Find it, Treat it, Manage it: Concepts for Atrial Fibrillation
  Raymond Reichwein, MD
• 11:05 a.m. | Acute Interventions: What Happens if the Prevention Measures Fail?
  Kenneth Liu, MD, FAANS, FACS
• 11:30 a.m. | Stroke Awareness Education Resources
  Cesar Velasco, RN
• Noon | Lunch / Adjournment

For a printable PDF brochure of this program, please contact continuinged@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center;
Penn State Neuroscience Institute

Cathleen Adams, DO
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Vascular Neurology
Penn State College of Medicine

Kevin Cockroft, MD, MSc, FAANS, FACS, FAHA
Professor of Neurosurgery, Radiology and Public Health Science
Co-Director, Penn State Stroke Center
Penn State College of Medicine

David Ermak, DO
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Vascular Neurology
Penn State College of Medicine

Kenneth Liu, MD, FAANS, FACS
Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, Radiology and Neurology
Neurosurgery
Penn State College of Medicine

Kathy Morrison, MSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN, FAHA
Stroke Program Manager
Penn State Stroke Center

Raymond Reichwein, MD
Professor of Neurology
Co-Director, Penn State Stroke Center
Penn State College of Medicine

Scott Simon, MD
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
Penn State College of Medicine

Cesar Velasco, RN
Stroke Program Coordinator
Penn State Stroke Center

There is no fee for this activity but registration is required.

Included: All listed meals, instruction and online handout materials.

The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies. Preregistered participants will be notified if a program is filled or canceled.

A Continuing Education service of the Penn State College of Medicine.

A completed evaluation is required in order to receive a certificate for attending this activity. Please complete and submit the evaluation within the specified time frame.

The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund any program registration fees paid but cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

Program registrants who are experiencing illness or have been exposed to anyone who is ill should contact the Continuing Education office before attending any in-person activities.

Content and speakers for all programs are subject to change. Registrants will be notified of any significant updates.

On-campus educational activities provided by Penn State College of Medicine Continuing Education are required to follow healthcare facility guidelines. Off-campus events provided by Penn State College of Medicine Continuing Education follow the COVID-19 requirements of that venue. We ask that all participants respect that some attendees may still choose to wear masks for activities. Check the venue website for the latest requirements and recommendations. Please do not attend this activity if you have symptoms or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. By attending the activity, you attest that you do not have any symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, which may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of taste, loss of smell or any other sign of illness.

Penn State encourages people with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. Participants who anticipate needing any type of special accommodation or who have questions about the physical access provided should contact the Continuing Education office at least one week in advance of participation or visit.

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