Posterior Circulation Stroke - Live

February 25, 2025

Don't miss this exciting webinar on mastering posterior circulation strokes. Learn how to spot tricky symptoms, differentiate between causes of vertigo, and use the right diagnostic tools. With tips on anatomy and exam findings, you’ll be ready to tackle these strokes head-on and improve patient care. Register now to sharpen your skills and boost your confidence in diagnosing and treating these challenging cases.

Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to:

  • Describe the anatomy of the posterior circulation and its relevance to stroke syndromes.
  • Recognize the basic symptoms and physical exam findings associated with posterior circulation stroke syndromes.
  • Summarize a targeted physical examination to aid in the identification of posterior circulation strokes.
  • Differentiate between peripheral and central causes of vertigo based on clinical presentation and examination findings.

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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: 
01/14/2025
Course expires: 
05/29/2025
Event starts: 
02/25/2025 - 12:00pm EST
Event ends: 
02/25/2025 - 1:00pm EST
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Speaker(s)

Hermelinda Abcede, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Moderator(s)

Debra Chionis, MS, ACE-MES, ACSM-CEP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Peer Reviewer(s)

Robert Fishman, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Caitlyn Boyd, MHA, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPAHA-TeleStroke

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Muhammad Saeed, Bcom

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

This activity has been submitted to the Emergency Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Emergency Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 

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.

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