AMS - IM - Neurology: Stroke Part 1 and 2; Psychogenic Neurologic Disorders (USB Flash Drive)

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Topics and Objectives

Title: Internal Medicine – Neurology: Stroke Part 1 and 2; Psychogenic Neurologic Disorders
Faculty: Laurence J. Kinsella, M.D., F.A.A.N., David E. Riley, M.D.

Original Release Date: July 1, 2018  Expiration Date: July 1, 2021

TOPIC 1: Stroke, Part I – An Evidence-Based Review of Risk Factors and Prevention.

Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

  1. Identify risk factors and apply prevention strategies.
  2. Apply the CHA2DS2-VASc Score to assess risk of stroke with Atrial Fibrillation and guide treatment plan.
  3. Plan when to refer patients for carotid endarterectomy.
  4. Determine use of aspirin, clopidogrel, dipyridamole, warfarin and novel anticoagulants, carotid endarterectomy and stenting.

TOPIC 2: Stroke, Part II – TIA and Acute Stroke.

Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: GL, COMP

  1. Apply risk stratification to TIA.
  2. Employ a protocol for evaluation and treatment of TIA and stroke.
  3. Apply inclusion criteria and CT criteria for thrombolysis.
  4. Evaluate outcomes, hemorrhage rate, recovery.

TOPIC 3: Psychogenic Neurologic Disorders.

Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP

  1. Evaluate common neurologic manifestations of psychogenic disorders.
  2. Distinguish among malingering, factitious disorders and conversion disorders.
  3. Conduct an interview of a patient with a suspected psychogenic disorder.
  4. Formulate a plan for management of a psychogenic illness.

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    Title: Internal Medicine – Neurology: Stroke Part 1 and 2; Psychogenic Neurologic Disorders
    Faculty: Laurence J. Kinsella, M.D., F.A.A.N., David E. Riley, M.D.

    Original Release Date: July 1, 2018  Expiration Date: July 1, 2021

    TOPIC 1: Stroke, Part I – An Evidence-Based Review of Risk Factors and Prevention.

    Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

    1. Identify risk factors and apply prevention strategies.
    2. Apply the CHA2DS2-VASc Score to assess risk of stroke with Atrial Fibrillation and guide treatment plan.
    3. Plan when to refer patients for carotid endarterectomy.
    4. Determine use of aspirin, clopidogrel, dipyridamole, warfarin and novel anticoagulants, carotid endarterectomy and stenting.

    TOPIC 2: Stroke, Part II – TIA and Acute Stroke.

    Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: GL, COMP

    1. Apply risk stratification to TIA.
    2. Employ a protocol for evaluation and treatment of TIA and stroke.
    3. Apply inclusion criteria and CT criteria for thrombolysis.
    4. Evaluate outcomes, hemorrhage rate, recovery.

    TOPIC 3: Psychogenic Neurologic Disorders.

    Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP

    1. Evaluate common neurologic manifestations of psychogenic disorders.
    2. Distinguish among malingering, factitious disorders and conversion disorders.
    3. Conduct an interview of a patient with a suspected psychogenic disorder.
    4. Formulate a plan for management of a psychogenic illness.
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