This lecture addresses the professional practice gap in recognizing and managing strokes in women, including pregnant and postmenopausal patients. Gender-specific risk factors such as pregnancy, hormonal replacement therapy, and menopause are often underrecognized, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment. Limited research on the neurologic implications of menopause and underrepresentation of women in stroke studies further contribute to gaps in evidence-based care. This activity will equip healthcare providers with the skills to identify and address unique stroke presentations in women, incorporating age-specific risk factors and updated guidelines into clinical practice. By enhancing competence in gender-specific stroke care, this education aims to improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment strategies, and outcomes for women across all life stages.

Target Audience

Physicians.
Physicians Assistants.
Advanced Practice Nurses.
Registered Nurses.
Licensed Practical Nurses.

Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to:

Identify stroke risk factors unique to women, including those related to pregnancy, menopause, oral contraceptives, and hormonal replacement therapy, to improve preventive care.
Recognize gender-specific and pregnancy-related stroke symptoms to enhance timely diagnosis and treatment in women.
Discuss evidence-based approaches to managing stroke risk in women, with a focus on pregnancy, post-menopause, and early menopause due to medical conditions such as cancer.
Explain how menopause, including early onset, alters biological chemistry and increases stroke risk, and incorporate this knowledge into patient education and care plans.
Evaluate current guidelines and research gaps in women’s health, with a focus on advancing understanding and care for stroke in female patients.
Describe age-specific stroke risk factors into clinical decision-making to optimize outcomes for women at different stages of life.

Course summary

Available credit:

1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

TeleSpecialists designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course opens:

12/19/2024

Course expires:

05/16/2025

Event starts:

02/12/2025 - 12:00pm EST

Event ends:

02/12/2025 - 1:00pm EST

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