Neurology: Volume 93, Number 17, October 22, 2019 Exam #1 - The role of small diffusion-weighted imaging lesions in cerebral small vessel disease

About this course

  • Released: 10/22/2019
  • Expires: 10/22/2022

 

THE ROLE OF SMALL DIFFUSION-WEIGHTED IMAGING LESIONS IN CEREBRAL SMALL VESSEL DISEASE

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of the article by Wiegertjes et al, the participant should be able to:

  • State the incidence of new small diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) lesions on serial MRIs done in a population of patients with small vessel disease in this study
  • Describe differences in clinical characteristics and demographic factors seen between patients with and without new DWI lesions on follow-up MRI scans in this study
  • Describe how the presence of new DWI lesions on serial MRI scans was associated with progression of other abnormal MRI findings in this population of patients with small vessel disease

CORE COMPETENCIES:

The article by Wiegertjes et al covers the following core competency:
  • Medical Knowledge

AUTHOR DISCLOSURES:

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ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

The American Academy of Neurology Institute 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.

AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

The American Academy of Neurology Institute designates this journal-based-CME activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURES

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. Adam Kelly, MD, has served as a guest editor of Continuum (April 2014) and receives a stipend in his editorial capacity for Neurology.

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT

This CME program receives no commercial support.

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