Spotlight Series - Stroke Work-up: The Role of Atrial Fibrillation and Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring

Spotlight Series - Stroke Work-up: The Role of Atrial Fibrillation and Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring is organized by American Heart Association (AHA).

Release Date: 10-18-2017
Expiration Date: 10-18-2020

Accreditation:
AMA Credit Designation Statement - Physicians
The American Heart Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

AAPA Credit Acceptance Statement – Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 1.00 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

ANCC Credit Designation Statement - Nurses
The maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 1.00 contact hours.

Description:
Atrial Fibrillation is a leading cause of cryptogenic stroke but is underdiagnosed and undertreated. Participants will be educated on the prevalence of AF with cryptogenic stroke and identification of cardiac monitoring modalities including opportunities to improve its diagnosis to prevent a stroke recurrence. Learn how you can improve your patient’s outcomes.

Objectives:
At the completion of this online course, the learner will be able to:
• Discuss the prevalence of atrial fibrillation after cryptogenic stroke and its role in recurrent stroke.
• Identify cardiac monitoring modalities for patients with cryptogenic stroke.