Podcast: Updates in Acute Stroke Management   Evaluation and Credit:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat36   Target Audience             This activity is targeted toward all physician providers.   Statement of Need Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and Kentucky. Additionally, stroke is a leading cause of disability in the US. Kentucky residents exceed the national average for lifestyle habits that lead to stroke (smoking, obesity, etc.). Providers can benefit from understanding the latest treatment options in the acute management of strokes with the goal of maximizing patient outcomes.   Objectives At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:

1. Define the types and causes of strokes.
2. Describe the latest clinical protocols in the acute management of ischemic strokes.

  Moderator Monalisa Tailor, M.D. Internal Medicine Norton Community Medical Associates   Speaker Danny Rose, M.D. Neurologist Norton Neurology Institute   Moderator and Planner Disclosures  The moderator, speakers and planners for this activity have no relevant relationships to disclose.   Commercial Support  There was no commercial support for this activity.   Physician Credits American Medical Association   Accreditation Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.   Designation Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   Resources for Additional Study  Acute Stroke Intervention: A Systematic Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25871671/   Acute Stroke Management: Overview and Recent Updates https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34221544/   Scoping Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Early Management of Stroke with Focus on Endovascular Treatment https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34418610/     Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.     Date of Original Release |February 2022 Course Termination Date | February 2024 Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical, Provider and Nursing Education; (502) 446-5955 or [email protected]