This course aims to teach participants about the management of cardiac and vascular emergencies, focusing on stroke as an infarct. The course covers emerging data, new guidelines, and optimal treatment strategies. Participants will learn about intravenous alteplase administration, mechanical thrombectomy, wake-up strokes, and the importance of rapid transportation for stroke patients. The teaching method includes lectures and case studies. This course is intended for healthcare professionals involved in emergency medicine, cardiology, or neurology.
Stroke - An Infarct Rather Than an Accident - The Heart Course
The Center for Medical Education via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Stroke State of the art
Era of mechanical thrombectomy
Mild symptoms NIHSS 5
AHA/ASA: Intravenous alteplase administration within 3 hours is equally recommended for patients 80 years of age. IA
Rapidly improving symptoms
Intravenous alteplase treatment is reasonable for patients who present with moderate to severe ischemic stroke and demonstrate early improvement but remain moderately impaired and potentially disabled in the judgment of the examiner. IIA
Wake-up strokes: DAWN and DEFUSE 3
AHA/ASA Patients with a positive stroke screen and/or a strong suspicion of stroke should be transported rapidly to the closest healthcare facilities that can capably administer IV alteplase.
Large vessel occlusion, 6 hours Refer for possible thrombectomy
These are not decisions to be made on shift
Taught by
The Center for Medical Education
