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SYMPOSIUM
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Atherosclerosis and Stroke: Prevention and Screening Symposium |
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Sessions |
- Risk
Factors & Identification
- Stroke
Screening
- Surgery &
Interventional Treatment for Carotid Stenosis
- Peripheral
Arterial Disease and Screening with ABI
- Stroke
Prevention
- Workshop:
IMT Measurement Workshop
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Target Audience |
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The symposium is designed for
neurologists, internists, family practitioners and other healthcare
professionals who care for patients at risk for atherosclerosis and stroke. |
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Learner Objectives |
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At the end of symposium, attendees
should be better able to: |
- List five risk factors for
arthrosclerosis and stroke
- Discuss the importance of IMT
as a risk for heart disease and stroke
- Describe the role of statins
for stroke prevention
- Cite three antiplatelet agents
used for stroke prevention
- Discuss surgical and
interventional options for treating carotid stenosis
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Accreditation |
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This activity has been planned and
implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint
sponsorship of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the North
Carolina Stroke Association. The Wake Forest University School of Medicine is
accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. |
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Credit |
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The Wake Forest University School of
Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 13.25 hours in
category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each Physician
should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the
activity. |
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The Wake Forest University School of
Medicine designates optional IMT Measurement Workshop is designated for a
maximum of 3.5 hours in Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition
Award. |
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Special Needs |
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The Wake Forest University School of
Medicine adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please report any
special need you may have to the Office of Continuing Education at 336 - 716 -
4450. |
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Topics &
Speakers |
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About Symposium .............. |
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Introduction About Symposium |
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Friday
Sept. 27, 2002 ......... |
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Saturday
Sept 28, 2022 ...... |
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Sunday
Sept 29, 2022 ......... |
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