Most cerebral aneurysms are asymptomatic and small; most are incidentally found during brain imaging or an autopsy. A ruptured aneurysm is a serious and life-threatening emergency that requires prompt treatment. The symptoms and signs of cerebral aneurysms are distinct if the appropriate history and imaging modalities guide clinicians. In particular, neurological consultation best determines if hospitalization or critical care is needed with further monitoring.Clinicians participating in this course review the broad differential diagnosis of an aneurysm and the alarming signs that indicate an emergency. The differential diagnosis leads to a high suspicion of index for saccular aneurysms, which informs the best management plan. Furthermore, several modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors may prevent additional aneurysms or prevent the first aneurysm from occurring. This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of saccular aneurysms (cerebral and aortic) and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the care of patients at risk for cerebral aneurysms.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/28680
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
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- Specialty: Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Neurocritical Care, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Neurology, Pulmonary Disease, Surgical Critical Care, Vascular Surgery