Management of Acute Stroke in Older Patients

Management of Acute Stroke in Older Patients is organized by AchieveCE. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 2.0 Contact Hours.

Release Date: 06/21/2026
Expiration Date: 06/21/2029

Description:
Stroke continues to be a major global health challenge, necessitating ongoing innovations in treatment and rehabilitation. This course explores the latest advancements in stroke management, focusing on both acute therapies and rehabilitation strategies. Key topics include the success of reperfusion treatments such as thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy, the complexities of conducting clinical trials for emerging therapies, and the critical role of advanced imaging in patient selection. Additionally, the course addresses innovative approaches to rehabilitation, aiming to enhance recovery outcomes for stroke survivors. Through this course, healthcare professionals will gain valuable insights into cutting-edge treatments and the evolving landscape of stroke care, empowering them to improve patient outcomes and advance their clinical practice.

What you will learn:
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the latest advancements in acute stroke treatment, including the role and effectiveness of thrombolytic drugs and endovascular thrombectomy.
• Identify and differentiate between the various types of strokes, including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and understand their respective diagnostic criteria.
• Describe the importance of prehospital interventions and the considerations for extending treatment to patients currently ineligible for reperfusion therapies.
• Evaluate the critical factors involved in the diagnosis of stroke using advanced imaging techniques and how these influence treatment decisions.
• Identify innovative approaches to stroke rehabilitation and the impact of early and effective rehabilitation on patient recovery and long-term outcomes.

Course Features

• Instant certificates
• All required courses
• Instant reporting to CE Broker
• 7-day live chat & phone support
• Auto reporting to CPE Monitor
• Unlimited course attempts

Course content

• Cerebrovascular Accidents: An Introduction
• Stroke Statistics by Race, Ethnicity, and Age
• Recognizing Stroke Symptoms
• Understanding Stroke Diagnosis
• Understanding Hemorrhagic Stroke
• Etiology
• Epidemiology
• Pathophysiology
• History and Physical
• Evaluation
• Treatment and Management
• Differential Diagnosis
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Deterrence and Patient Education
• Exploring Ischemic Stroke
• Understanding Ischemic Stroke
• Etiology
• Epidemiology
• Pathophysiology
• History and Physical
• Evaluation
• Treatment and Management
• Differential Diagnosis
• Complications
• Postoperative and Rehabilitation Care
• Optimizing Prehospital Stroke Care
• Deterrence and Patient Education
• Optimizing Prehospital Stroke Care
• Emerging Trends in Emergent Stroke Interventions
• Conclusion