Diagnosis and Treatment of Strokes in Young Adults

Diagnosis and Treatment of Strokes in Young Adults is organized by American Heart Association (AHA).

Dates:
Release Date: 04/20/2020
Expiration Date: 04/19/2023

Description:
This activity discusses the causes and mechanisms of stroke in young adults, as compared to the elderly population. Young adults often require specialized diagnostic techniques and testing to confirm the diagnosis and cause. Treatment of strokes in this group of patients, and prevention of secondary strokes, are key, as these patients have many decades of potential life expectancy remaining. 

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this online course, the learner will be able to: 
• Recognize the epidemiology of strokes in a young adult population
• Review the common causes of strokes in this population
• Discuss the common tests used to diagnose strokes in this population
• Summarize the gender differences in stroke etiology in this age group

Additional Details Will Be Updated as Soon as the Information is Available.