STROKE, MENOPAUSE, AND HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

Course overview

Stroke results from an alteration in blood supply to the brain that leads to either deprivation of oxygen or flooding with blood. Strokes caused by oxygen deprivation are known as ischemic strokes, which occur when an artery leading to the brain is blocked by a blood clot or embolism. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of stroke, menopause, and HRT, including its clinical presentation, research on HRT associated with stroke risk, and treatment, 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.