Thrombolytics for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Neurologist Dr. Igor Malenky reviews the use of thrombolytics for acute ischemic stroke. Dr. Malenky will review the differences between alteplase and tenecteplase and describe the indications for thrombolytic use.
Learning Objectives
Learners will be able to:
- Describe the indications for thrombolytic use
- Identify high/low-risk settings for the use of thrombolytics
- Articulate the decision-making process for thrombolytics use
This course is now available on-demand. Registration is required on our new platform, TeleSpecialists Learning Center.
TeleSpecialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. TeleSpecialists designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditâ„¢. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Emergency Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Theresa Sevilis has stock in Moderna. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. No relevant financial relationships were identified for any other individuals with the ability to control the content of the activity. Live activity: Learners will receive up to 1 contact hour commensurate with participation and completion of the evaluation. Enduring activity: Learners will receive up to 1 contact hour commensurate with participation, completion of the evaluation, and pass post-test for enduring activity with 80% or higher. The enduring course expires on June 14th, 2024.