STROKE: PRIMARY PREVENTION

Course overview

Stroke is caused by an alteration in the brain’s supply of blood, causing an area of brain tissue either to be deprived of oxygen and nutrients, or flooded with blood. Stroke is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, making stroke prevention an important public health goal. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of primary prevention of stroke, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, 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.