STROKE AND CHOLESTEROL

Course overview

Dyslipidemia, or abnormal levels of cholesterol in the blood, is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, particularly ischemic stroke. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of evidence-based information on stroke and cholesterol, including clinical presentation, risk factors, and recommendations for cholesterol levels, 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.