Course Description:

According to the American Heart Association, in 2020, stroke accounted for 1 of every 19 deaths in the United States. The AHA also reported that there were 7.08 million deaths attributable to cerebrovascular disease worldwide. How can we more efficiently and effectively treat our patients that have been affected by this prevalent diagnosis?
Laura K Miller, DPT, EdD, NCS, MSCS, ATP will guide you through the evidence in this course on stroke.
This course will help you:
•   Describe the pathology and epidemiology of strokes
•   Understand risk factors and their implication in stroke
•   Discuss medical and symptomatic treatment
•   Discuss common signs and symptoms of CVA
•   Understand the multidisciplinary approach/team
•   Describe outcome measures
•   Discuss evidence-based interventions for rehab