The annual incidence of transient ischemic attack (TIA) in the United States is estimated at 200,000-500,000 attacks per year. However, the true incidence is much higher because many episodes of TIA occur in patients who do not seek medical attention. It is common for a stroke to follow a TIA. The failure to diagnose and appropriately treat TIA and stroke continue to represent significant problems in the practice of medicine. This remains a critical issue from both patient safety and medical error perspectives. Appropriate identification, evaluation, and treatment of a TIA substantially reduce the rate of subsequent stroke and prevent significant morbidity and mortality.
In this activity, we present evidence-based information, case examples involving patients who presented with symptoms of TIA, or a TIA mimic, where the diagnosis was missed, and risk recommendations related to the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting with stroke-like symptoms. After completing this activity, practitioners should be able to: employ risk factor analysis for TIA or stroke as a part of history-taking for patients with a neurologic presentation or signs and symptoms of TIA or stroke; integrate known incidence of stroke following a TIA with appropriate evaluation and treatment for patients presenting with TIA; and identify clinical conditions that mimic a TIA or stroke in patients who present with acute neurologic complaints.
- Provider:The Sullivan Group
- Activity Link: https://www.thesullivangroup.com/RSQSolutions/course-purchase-home/
- Start Date: 2022-09-07 05:00:00
- End Date: 2022-09-07 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 2.0 hours
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge, Learner Performance, Patient Health
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all