Activity ID
14451Expires
August 13, 2028Format Type
Journal-basedCME Credit
1Fee
$30CME Provider: JAMA
Description of CME Course
A 34-year-old patient with a family history of stroke had right-sided headache, left upper extremity hemiparesis, and left hand numbness; magnetic resonance angiography showed bilateral narrowing of the terminal portion of the intracranial carotid arteries, more severe on the right. What is the diagnosis and what would you do next?
Disclaimers
1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.
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Educational Objectives
Based on this clinical scenario and the accompanying image, understand how to arrive at a correct diagnosis.
Keywords
Clinical Challenge, Radiology, Neurology, Cerebrovascular Disease, Stroke
Competencies
Medical Knowledge
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
DOI
10.1001/jama.2025.11352
