Posterior Circulation Stroke Update

Posterior Circulation Stroke Update is organized by Baptist Health South Florida.

Course opens: 04/01/2022
Course expires: 03/31/2024

Overview:
This course provides learners with strategies to identify and diagnose posterior circulation stroke, with an emphasis on basilar artery occlusion; and highlights the Baptist Health Stroke Pathways available on our electronic medical record.

Learning Objectives:
• Recognize the presenting signs and symptoms of patients with posterior circulation acute ischemic stroke. 
• Identify the clinical scenarios in which basilar artery occlusion should be suspected. 
• Apply the appropriate Baptist Health stroke pathway for the  patient with suspected posterior circulation acute ischemic stroke.