Understanding Posterior Circulation Strokes

Overview

Join TeleSpecialists' physician Dr. Theresa Sevilis, a board-certified neurologist, as she reviews the anatomy and clinical syndromes associated with posterior circulation strokes. She will discuss the use of screening tools and examination techniques to improve the identification of posterior circulation strokes. She will also review the evidence and treatment options of posterior circulation strokes.

Target Audience

Emergency Services Physicians

Internal Medicine Physicians

Neurologists

Stroke Coordinators

Learning Objectives

Learner will be able to

  • describe posterior circulation anatomy
  • describe posterior circulation symptoms
  • assess posterior circulation using assessment tools
  • identify posterior circulation strokes
  • indicate treatment options for posterior circulation strokes
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
01/01/2022
Course expires: 
08/01/2022
Rating: 
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Faculty

Speaker(s)

Theresa Sevilis, D.O.

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

Amanda Avila, M.D.

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.

Accreditation

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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Participation

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