Why Stroke Matters: Neurology for Non-Neurologists
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Brief Introduction
Create a Practical Knowledge of Stroke Prevention, Stroke Types, Diagnosis, Nutrition, Current Neuroscience TreatmentsDescription
People who take this course will understand why stroke matters and will learn how to prevent a stroke for themselves or someone they know. It will also create a working knowledge of stroke types, diagnosis, mimics, prevention, and treatment which can be used for both the private individual and medical physician.
Stroke is the #1 disabler and #5 cause of death in the United States. As a practicing board certified neurologist, I am the stroke director of 2 nationally certified and ranked stroke programs. I have successfully taught stroke neurology to school-grade students, the general public, medical students, nurses, EMS, residents, and physicians.
All are welcome to take this course. The knowledge gained from this course is useful to both the general public in order for them to help prevent and recognize a stroke and to those in the medical field in order to improve their clinical skills or help study for an exam.
What you will learn:
Stroke epidemiology
How to identify different stroke subtypes
Stroke mimics
Signs and symptoms of stroke
Basic stroke radiology knowledge
Stroke treatment
Stroke prevention
How to help someone if they are having a stroke
How this knowledge is useful:
Recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke
What to do if you or a loved one has a stroke
How to prevent a stroke
Understand the treatment options for stroke patients
Increase clinical skills as a health professional
Keep up to date with the latest in stroke neurology
Board exams for medical students, residents, and psychiatrists
Requirements
- Requirements
- There only has to be a willingness and interest in learning more about stroke
- Beginners are welcome. Knowledge from this course will help all interested to recognize, understand, and learn the fundamentals of stroke treatment
Stephen Martino MD
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Why Stroke Matters: Neurology for Non-Neurologists
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Create a Practical Knowledge of Stroke Prevention, Stroke Types, Diagnosis, Nutrition, Current Neuroscience Treatments Stroke is the #1 disabler and #5 cause of death in the United States....
