Differentiate Between Stroke And Transient Ischemic Attack
Define stroke, differentiate between stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA).
Classification of stroke by etiology and presentation.
Identify risk factors for secondary stroke.
Practical application of guideline recommendations for secondary prevention of stroke.
Pharmacists’ role in preventing stroke reoccurrence.
Stroke is defined as ‘abrupt onset neurological deficit lasting at least 24 hours”. It is the 5th leading cause of death in the United States.
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary, brief occurrence of neurological deficit secondary to focal brain, spinal cord or retinal ischemia, and without evidence of acute infarction; with clinical symptoms typically lasting less than one hour
Stroke and TIAs are medical emergencies!
Classification of stroke by etiology and presentation.
Identify risk factors for secondary stroke.
Practical application of guideline recommendations for secondary prevention of stroke.
Pharmacists’ role in preventing stroke reoccurrence.
Stroke is defined as ‘abrupt onset neurological deficit lasting at least 24 hours”. It is the 5th leading cause of death in the United States.
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary, brief occurrence of neurological deficit secondary to focal brain, spinal cord or retinal ischemia, and without evidence of acute infarction; with clinical symptoms typically lasting less than one hour
Stroke and TIAs are medical emergencies!