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Cme: Ischemic Stroke Recognition And Management, Mae Missana Jan 2022

Cme: Ischemic Stroke Recognition And Management, Mae Missana

Capstone Showcase

Stroke is defined as a sudden onset of neurologic deficit caused by interrupted blood flow. Stroke is divided into two subtypes: ischemic and hemorrhagic. Roughly 87% of all strokes are ischemic with infarcts caused by obstruction to carotid artery circulation or vertebrobasilar artery circulation. Symptoms of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke are similar on physical exam;therefore use of imaging is essential to determine treatment pathway. Asstroke is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, it is important to recognize the signs and symptoms, employ the necessary tools to evaluate and identity stroke, and deliver timely treatment to …


Table Of A Second Chance, Jean P. Belizaire Mr. Mar 2018

Table Of A Second Chance, Jean P. Belizaire Mr.

National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference

This presentation will help to empower those who work with the drug addicted population to identify, increase, and incorporate better means of services.