CAROTID STENOSIS: SCREENING AND PREVENTION

Course overview

Serial screening of individuals who have been identified as having risk factors for ischemic stroke (IS) (i.e., a type of cerebrovascular accident; also called brain attack) is beneficial because some risk factors can be modified, and prompt treatment following IS usually results in a lower level of functional disability. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of screening and prevention of CS, including screening methods, risk for IS, and whether screening should be performed in patients who are asymptomatic for CS, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.