Hemorrhagic Stroke in Childhood

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Starts On: 7/1/2019: 12:00 AM
Ends On: 4/27/2020: 12:00 AM
Session Type: Internet Activity Enduring Material
Credits: 1
Description:

Faculty

Lauren A. Beslow, MD, MSCE, FAHA
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Disclosures: Dr. Beslow receives research support from K12-NS049453, T32-NS007413, and L. Morton Morley Funds of The Philadelphia Foundation.

This activity originated as a presentation at the CME activity, 8th Annual World Pediatric Stroke Association Lecture (formerly Brendon's Smile Foundation Pediatric Stroke Lecture) on Pediatric Stroke, April 21, 2017.

This activity is being supported with a grant from the World Pediatric Stroke Association.

Planning Committee

Bradley L. Schlaggar, MD, PhD
A. Ernest and Jane G. Stein Professor of Developmental Neurology in Neurology
Professor of Radiology, Anatomy & Neurobiology, & Pediatrics
Director, Pediatric Neurology Residency Training
Disclosures: Dr. Schlaggar receives research support from Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. and St. Louis Children's Hospital Foundation. Dr. Schlaggar is a consultant for the John Merck Fund.

Objectives: The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge/competence, and upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
  • To review hemorrhagic stroke subtypes and risk factors
  • To summarize clinical outcomes
  • To discuss clinical and radiographic predictors of outcome
Additional Information:
Target Audience
This course is designed for Internists and Family Medicine physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants caring for the Medicare population, though many applications apply to the non-Medicare patient.

Publication Date: July 1, 2019
Expiration Date: April 27, 2020

Accreditation Information:
wustlcme
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by World Pediatric Stroke Association and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis 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 available for this activity:
Credit Statement: AMA Credit
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

References:
  • Adil M et al. Factors associated with increased in-hospital mortality among children with intracerebral hemorrhage. J Child Neurol 2015;30(8):1024-1028
  • Adil M et al. "Weekend effect" in children with stroke in the Nationwide Inpatient Sample. Stroke 2016;47(6):1436-1443
  • Adil M et al. Clinical outcomes among transferred children with ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in the Nationwide Inpatient Sample. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2016;25(11):2594-2602
  • Beslow L et al. Predictors of outcome in childhood intracerebral hemorrhage: a prospective consecutive cohort study. Stroke 2010;41:313-318
  • Beslow L et al. ABC/XYZ estimates intracerebral hemorrhage volume as a percent of total brain volume in children. Stroke 2010; 41:691-694
  • Beslow L et al. Pediatric intracerebral hemorrhage: acute symptomatic seizures and epilepsy. JAMA Neurol 2013; 70(4):448-454

Disclosure Information: It is the policy of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Continuing Medical Education, to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational activities. All planners, faculty and other persons who may influence content of this CME activity have disclosed all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. All disclosures have been reported and are indicated with their presentations. Any potential conflicts were addressed and resolved.

Presenters are also expected to openly disclose inclusion of discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational use of drugs or devices in their presentations.

Presentations are expected to be based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indication in the care of patients. All scientific research should conform to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis. These presentations are not an endorsement of any commercial interests.

These presentations are the views and experiences of the presenters. The presenters' views do not represent the policy or position of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Continuing Medical Education, is the provider for CME credits.
Category: World Pediatric Stroke Lectures


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