Stroke Part 1: Right Care Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention (10.25.22): Implementation of Mobile Stroke Units and Stroke Awareness Promotion in the Population.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 8:00 AM - Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 12:00 AM, Online


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.50 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (1.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.50 hours)

A presentation of innovation in stroke treatment using a mobile stroke unit. Personal stories from two stroke survivors. A presentation of how the Stroke Awareness Foundation is using strategies for promoting stroke awareness in the population to improve health equity. Some question-and-answer periods examining the logistics and costs associated with mobile stroke units. The live lecture for this recording occurred October 25, 2022.

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1. Appreciate the patient perspective of experiencing a stroke.
2. Examine how stroke care and health equity can be improved through community outreach done in culturally aware ways.
3. Recognize the importance of early identification of stroke and implementation of care.
4. Understand what comprises a mobile stroke unit and how it can be used to improve patient outcomes and the importance of legislation and advocacy.
5. Have a basic understanding of the logistics and processes involved in the deployment of mobile stroke units by emergency medical services.

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