Why Stroke Matters: Neurology for Non-Neurologists

Name: Why Stroke Matters: Neurology for Non-Neurologists
Rating: 4.6 (42 reviews)

Create a Practical Knowledge of Stroke Prevention, Stroke Types, Diagnosis, Nutrition, Current Neuroscience Treatments

Highest Rated

Created byStephen Martino MD

Last updated 2/2019

English

What you'll learn

Understand why stroke matters and how this course could save your life or someone you know
Understand your risk for stroke and why blood pressure, cholesterol, diet, exercise, blood sugar, and genetics matter
Learn how to prevent a stroke
Learn the different types of strokes and your risk for them
Understand the different medications availbale to both treat and help prevent a stroke
Understand how diet, exercise, and different medications can help
Differentiate types of stroke and various treatment options available

Course content

6 sections • 48 lectures • 2h 53m total length

Introduction3:06
Explains why stroke matters and how this lecture series will give you the knowledge to help yourself or someone you know if they have a stroke. This lecture series is for both non-medical and medical people alike.
Stroke SIgns and Symptoms4:33
Learn the different signs a symptoms of stroke. Understand what you should do if you spot them.
Stroke Mimics3:42
Learn about some interesting things that can mimic a stroke. Plus an added video provides an excellent example of a stroke mimic.
Basic Anatomy4:53
Basic Neuro-Anatomy made simple
Interesting Stroke History2:15
I analyze a famous historical picture and discuss how stroke mattered in each of the participants' lives
Qucik Quiz1:05
This is a quick quiz in order to transition into the rest of the lecture series

Causes of Ischemic Stroke5:11
An ischemic stroke is when there is a blockage of a vessel in the brain or a vessel traveling to the brain. This lecture will explain the different mechanisms of an ischemic stroke.
Interesting Clincal Case4:51
After learning different causes of ischemic strokes, I give an interesting example of one of them
Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatments0:30
Brief overview of acute ischemic stroke treatment options
Use of Tissue Plaminogen Activator (tPA)4:59
Explanation of tPA's mode of action and indications for use
24 Hour Window for Stroke Treatment0:40
Summary of Clot Retrieval Devices for potential use up to 24 hours after an Ischemic Stroke
Clot Retrieval Device: PENUMBRA System2:26
Discussion and example of the PENUMBRA System deployment
Clot Retrieval Device: MERCI Retriever1:38
Discussion and example of the MERCI Retriever deployment
Clot Retrieval Device: TREVO Retriever3:22
Discussion and example of the TREVO Retriever deployment
Other Imaging Modalities3:52
Discussion of CTA and CTP imaging modalities and how they are used in order to make decisions on stroke care
Diagnosis not to Miss7:30
This lecture is of a patient to whom I treated with a serious stroke condition. Recognizing this stroke syndrome can save a person's life.
Summary Of Ischemic Stroke0:23

Overview and Diagnosis of Hemorrhagic Strokes6:12
Learn how to recognize and diagnose a hemorrhagic stroke
Causes of Hemorrhagic Stroke7:12
A differential diagnosis utilizing multiple visual aids and brain scans to understand the different causes of hemorrhagic strokes
Hemorrhagic Stroke Treratment Options5:42
Overview of best treatment practices for hemorrhagic strokes
Newest Treatment Option for Hemorrhagic Strokes3:15
This lectures explores the use of the Artemis Device
Interesting Case8:04
This is an interesting case of a cerebral hemorrhage
Conclusion of Hemorrhagic Strokes0:34

Overview of Subarachnoid Hemorrhages5:03
Learn how subarachnoid hemorrhages present and their causes
Diagnosis of Subarachnoid Hemorrhages2:08
Understand how to diagnose subarachnoid hemorrhages
Cerebral Aneurysms5:35
Learn what causes cerebral aneurysms and how they rupture
Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms: Coiling2:55
Learn about treating cerebral aneurysms through placing coils in it in order to clot off the aneurysm
Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms: Clipping3:53
Learn about treating cerebral aneurysms through clipping it off from the feeding artery
Treating Subarachnoid Complications: Vasospasm3:50
Cerebral blood vessel spasming is a major cause of morbidity and mortality after a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Learn what options are available to treat this potentially deadly complication
Treating Subarachnoid Complications4:38
Learn the other potential complications of a subarachnoid hemorrhages
Quiz5:35
We will evaluate 5 different patient CT scans of the head and make a diagnosis for each of them
Conclusion of Subarachnoid Hemorrhages0:50

Overview: Stroke Prevention1:00
Brief overview of stroke prevention
Stroke Prevention: It's Never too Late0:45
Brief overview of risk factors which predispose to a stroke
Stroke Prevention: Hypertention3:23
Hypertensive management guidelines
Stroke Prevention: Smoking2:23
Teaches the dangers of smoking and the benefits of quitting
Stroke Prevention: Nutrition & Exercise6:38
Learn the American Heart Association recommendations with regard to diet and exercise
Stroke Prevention: Carotid Artery Disease9:14
Learn different treatment option for carotid artery disease
Stroke Prevention: Atrial Fibrillation4:02
Learn how atrial fibrillation can cause a stroke and different treatment options
Stroke Prevention: Warfarin3:42
Learn how warfarin reduces the risks of stroke along with its potential benefits and side effects
Stroke Prevention: Dagibagitran (Pradaxa)3:16
Learn how Dabigatran (Pradaxa) reduces the risks of stroke along with its potential benefits and side effects
Stroke Prevention: Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and Apixaban (Eliquis)4:11
Learn how Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and Apixaban (Eliquis) reduces the risk of stroke along with their potential benefits and side effects
Stroke Prevention: Watchman Device3:08
Learn about an alternative treatment besides anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation
Stroke Prevention: Antiplatelets5:28
Learn about the different antiplatelet medication available for stroke prevention
Stroke Secondary Treatment: PFO Closure2:38
Learn about the controversial treatment options for PFO's after a stroke or TIA
Stroke Secondary Treament: Intracranial Stenosis2:10
Learn about treatment options for symptomatic intracranial stenosis
Conclusion to Stroke Prevention0:29

Requirements

There only has to be a willingness and interest in learning more about stroke
Beginners are welcome. Knowledge from this course will help all interested to recognize, understand, and learn the fundamentals of stroke treatment

Description

People who take this course will understand why stroke matters and will learn how to prevent a stroke for themselves or someone they know. It will also create a working knowledge of stroke types, diagnosis, mimics, prevention, and treatment which can be used for both the private individual and medical physician.

Stroke is the #1 disabler and #5 cause of death in the United States. As a practicing board certified neurologist, I am the stroke director of 2 nationally certified and ranked stroke programs. I have successfully taught stroke neurology to school-grade students, the general public, medical students, nurses, EMS, residents, and physicians.

All are welcome to take this course. The knowledge gained from this course is useful to both the general public in order for them to help prevent and recognize a stroke and to those in the medical field in order to improve their clinical skills or help study for an exam.

What you will learn:

Stroke epidemiology
How to identify different stroke subtypes
Stroke mimics
Signs and symptoms of stroke
Basic stroke radiology knowledge
Stroke treatment
Stroke prevention
How to help someone if they are having a stroke

How this knowledge is useful:

Recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke
What to do if you or a loved one has a stroke
How to prevent a stroke
Understand the treatment options for stroke patients
Increase clinical skills as a health professional
Keep up to date with the latest in stroke neurology
Board exams for medical students, residents, and psychiatrists

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in learning about stroke and how to help prevent and treat it
Medical Students
Medical Residents
Psychiatrists
Physicians needing to know stroke neurology for a test
Practicing Physicians who want to know more about stroke
EMS
Anyone interested in learning more about stroke
General Public
Nurses

Why Stroke Matters: Neurology for Non-Neurologists

What you'll learn

Explore related topics

Course content

Introduction6 lectures • 20min

Ischemic Strokes11 lectures • 35min

Hemorrhagic Strokes6 lectures • 31min

Subarachnoid Hemorrhages9 lectures • 34min

Stroke Prevention15 lectures • 52min

Conclusion of Neurology for Non-Neurologists: Stroke1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: