Neurology: Volume 83, Number 13, September 23, 2014
About this course
- Released: 09/23/2014
- Expires: 09/23/2017
CENTRAL POSTSTROKE PAIN IN YOUNG ISCHEMIC STROKE SURVIVORS IN THE HELSINKI YOUNG STROKE REGISTRY
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the article by Harno et al, the participant should be able to:
- List the stroke-induced pain syndromes, including central poststroke pain (CPSP)
- Discuss the prevalence of CPSP ascertained from previous studies
- Discuss the findings from this study assessing the frequency, onset, clinical characteristics, and radiologic correlates of CPSP in young ischemic stroke survivors
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The article by Harno et al covers the following core competency:
- Medical Knowledge
MIDODRINE FOR ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION AND RECURRENT REFLEX SYNCOPE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the article by Izcovich et al, the participant should be able to:
- Recognize that symptomatic orthostatic hypotension (SOH) and recurrent reflex syncope (RRS) can cause significant morbidity
- State the mechanism of action of midodrine and its most common side effects
- Discuss the findings from this systematic review and meta-analysis assessing evidence for the effectiveness of midodrine for SOH and RRS
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The article by Izcovich et al covers the following core competency:
- Medical Knowledge
AUTHOR DISCLOSURES:
Refer to Information and Author section available in the Tool Bar for each article.
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ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The American Academy of Neurology designates that participants will receive 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits if both CME courses for the issue are completed. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The American Academy of Neurology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MISSION STATEMENT/PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
After evaluating a specific article published in Neurology, participants in the CME activity should be able to demonstrate an increase in, or affirmation of, their knowledge of clinical medicine. Participants should be able to evaluate the appropriateness of the clinical information as it applies to the provision of patient care.
PARTICIPANTS
This program is designed for physicians who are involved in providing patient care and who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical medicine.
CREDITS
The American Academy of Neurology designates that participants will receive 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits if both CME courses for the issue are completed.
The American Academy of Neurology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
DISCLOSURES
Steven Lewis, MD receives a stipend in his editorial capacity for Neurology and as an Associate Editor for Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology; has received royalties for the books Field Guide to the Neurologic Examination and Neurology for the Non-Neurologist; and anticipates receiving royalties for the book Neurologic Disorders due to Systemic Disease. James WM Owens Jr. MD, PhD receives royalties from UpToDate, Waltham, MA; grant support from NIH (PI, K08NS054882); and a stipend in his editorial capacity for Neurology.
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
This CME program receives no commercial support.
