For ED patients presenting with symptoms of stroke, be alert to risk factors and history suggestive of endocarditis-associated neurologic complications, as thrombolytics are contraindicated. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke CME credits. CME expires on 03/01/2026.

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The 2022 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment Study is designed to prepare emergency medicine physicians to pass the ABEM LLSA exam as well as update you on current topics in emergency medicine. Includes 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 20 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 stroke credits, 2 ethics/end-of-life care/terminally ill care/palliative care credits, 2 controlled substances credits, 2 trauma credits, 6 pharmacology credits, and 2 infectious disease credits. CME expires on 07/01/2025.

This Stroke EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) covers emergency department management of spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke credits. CME expires on 02/15/2025.

The 2022 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment Study Guide will prepare you for the ABEM LLSA examination as well as update you on current topics in emergency medicine. Includes 35 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 35 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4.5 stroke credits and 6 pharmacology credits. CME expires on 08/20/2024.

This Stroke EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the evaluation and management of patients with stroke who present to the ED after 3 hours. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke CME and 1 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 06/15/2024.

In order to prevent stroke in ED patients with atrial fibrillation, pharmacologic and/or electrical control of rate and/or rhythm are essential, along with risk stratification to determine the need for anticoagulation. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CME expires on 05/01/2024

This Stroke EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) provides an evidence-based overview of the recognition and management in the emergency department management of blunt cerebrovascular injuries, and focuses on the appropriate diagnostic studies and stroke prevention. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke CME credits. CME expires on 12/15/2023.

The 2021 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment Study Guide will prepare you for the ABEM LLSA examination. Includes 35 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 35 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 3 domestic violence credits, 3 addiction disorders/controlled substances credits, 3 risk management credits, 3 stroke credits, and 3 pharmacology credits. CME expires on 07/20/2023.

This Stroke EXTRA CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) provides an evidence-based overview of imaging modalities for acute stroke in the emergency department as well as identification and management strategies for central retinal artery occlusion. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke CME. CME expires on 07/15/2023.

Life-threatening secondary headache can be due to vascular disorders or trauma, and they can present with sudden, severe onset. This course presents the red flag signs for the most dangerous causes of life-threatening headaches, with recommendations on swift imaging and treatment. It also includes up to 5 stroke CME credits. CME expires on 06/04/2023.

This EXTRA Stroke CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) provides evidence-based recommendations for common causes of ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke in children, offers guidance for differentiating stroke from its mimics, discusses indications for diagnostic studies, and provides recommendations for treatment of pediatric stroke in the emergency department. CME expired on 12/01/2022. No CME for this activity

Acute dizziness is a common presentation in the ED. Quickly differentiate the benign from the deadly with the timing-and-triggers approach to evaluation. CME expired on 12/01/2022. No CME for this activity

This issue reviews common causes of ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke in children, offers guidance for differentiating stroke from its mimics, discusses indications for diagnostic studies, and provides recommendations for treatment of pediatric stroke in the emergency department. CME expired on 11/01/2022. No CME for this activity

The 2020 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment Study Guide will prepare you for the ABEM LLSA examination. It includes our "pass-or-it's-free" guarantee as well as 35 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Included as part of the 35 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 6 infectious disease, 3 child abuse, 4 trauma, 3 controlled substances, 3 pharmacology, and 3 stroke credits. CME Expires on 7/31/22. Upon termination of CME credit, this activity will be reviewed and updated, and the CME credit will be extended for 3 years.

This EXTRA Stroke CME supplement (free to Emergency Medicine Practice subscribers) reviews the latest evidence and recommendations for two essential treatments for patients with acute ischemic stroke: IV thrombolysis with rt-PA and endovascular thrombectomy with stentriever. CME expired on 06/15/2022. No CME for this activity

Life-threatening secondary headache can be due to vascular disorders or trauma, and can present with sudden, severe onset. This issue presents the red flag signs for the most dangerous causes, with recommendations on swift imaging and treatment. CME expired on 02/01/2022

Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage is a neurological emergency,made more complicated when patients are anticoagulated. Reversal of anticoagulation must be initiated simultaneously with diagnosis, treatment, and disposition. Includes 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Stroke CME credits and 2 Pharmacology CME credits. CME expires on 12/01/2018.

This review evaluates the literature and current evidence, including controversies and recent American Heart Association guidelines, to support a best-practice approach to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Since the 2008 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice on TIA was published, there have been numerous studies focusing on improving risk stratification and early management strategies in TIA. This update will provide the best available evidence on diagnosing and managing TIAs.

This issue outlines and reviews the literature on 4 evolving strategies reflecting developing advancements in the care of acute ischemic stroke and their potential to impact patients in the emergency department setting: (1) the expanding window for intravenous rt-PA, (2) the use of multimodal computed tomographic scanning in emergent diagnostic imaging, (3) endovascular therapies for stroke, and (4) stroke systems of care.