Activity ID
2490Expires
December 14, 2026Format Type
InternetCME Credit
1Fee
$50CME Provider: Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)
Description of CME Course
While professional society guidelines differ in their grading of the recommendation to administer intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV tPA) for treatment of ischemic stroke, there is evidence that giving tPA within established parameters can improve some patients’ outcomes. Patients with acute ischemic strokes have the right to be informed of the risks, benefits and alternatives of treatment with tPA andwith their physicians to make an informed choice about its use. In addition, many patients with large vessel occlusions are candidates for endovascular treatment. Patients considered for endovascular therapy for clot extraction should receive IV tPA within the 4.5-hour window prior to transfer to an intervention-capable facility.
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ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Allergy and Immunology
Family Medicine
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Preventive Medicine
Psychiatry and Neurology
Commercial Support?
NoNOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.
Educational Objectives
Develop and dialogue to present risk and benefits data for tPA therapy to patients
Describe differences between ACEP and AHA/ASA guidelines for the use of tPA in acute ischemic stroke
Document in patients' records the medical rationale and the patient's stated goals concerning treatment with tPA
List and discuss steps for initial treatment and potential transfer of stroke patients who could benefit from endovascular intervention
Keywords
emergency department, ED, stroke
Competencies
Medical Knowledge, Patient Care & Procedural Skills
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Practice Setting
Inpatient, Rural, Urban, VA/Military
