This activity is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals, with a focus on the latest Stroke Society Guidelines and best practices for managing acute stroke in the context of evolving guidelines and emerging data. It offers a platform for discussing and critically reviewing newly published stroke-related research, while also providing an opportunity for providers to share their experiences with cases not clearly addressed by current guidelines. The ultimate goal is to enhance stroke outcomes by keeping healthcare providers informed and engaged with the most up-to-date and effective stroke management practices.

Course Director:

• Harsh Patel, MD

Overall Objectives:

1. Evaluate patient care trends, protocols, statistics, and outcomes that drive a necessary change in practice. 
2. Analyze most recent stroke research and impact on stroke care provided at Atrium Health Greater Charlotte market as well as at a system level. 
3. Compare current stroke guidelines with your current practice in order to identify areas in need of change.

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s)

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.