This CME Bulletin was prepared by Penelope LaRocque, in consultation with Patrick McBride, MD.
Penelope LaRocque is a senior associate editor with the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Patrick McBride, MD, is the Associate Dean for Students and a Professor of
Medicine and Family Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He is also the Co-Director of the Preventive Cardiology Program.
Joseph Esherick, MD, who served as the medical editor for this Bulletin, is the associate director of inpatient medical services and the associate ICU director at the Ventura County Medical Center in Ventura, California, and an assistant clinical professor of family medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Disclosure Statements: Dr. Esherick, Dr. McBride, Ms. Gangel, and Ms. LaRocque have returned disclosure forms indicating that they have no financial interest in or affiliation with any commercial supporter or providers of any commercial services discussed in this educational material.
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Learning Objectives & Author Information
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify the risk factors for transient ischemic attack and stroke, including the risk factors for secondary stroke.
- Describe the appropriate use of primary and secondary preventive measures (including lifestyle modifications and medications) for transient ischemic attack and stroke.
- Prescribe appropriate antiplatelet and antithrombotic medication when indicated for the management of thrombus and emboli.
AUTHOR INFORMATION
CME ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to .75 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation for this activity begins August 1, 2008. The term of approval is for two years from this date, with option for yearly renewal.
When reporting AAFP credit, report total prescribed and elective credit earned for this activity.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The AAFP designates this educational activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
When reporting AAFP credit, report total prescribed and elective credit earned for this activity.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The AAFP designates this educational activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP MEMBERS
AAFP members wishing to obtain CME credit for completing this activity should read the CME Bulletin, complete the self-assessment quiz and evaluation, indicate the number of credits they are reporting for this activity, and submit the Answer Sheet to the AAFP by mail or fax, or online. If the form is returned by mail or fax, your CME credits will be posted for you. If you complete the quiz and evaluation online, the credits will be posted automatically to your CME record.
DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the American Academy of Family Physicians or Boehringer Ingelheim, Inc.
It is the policy of the American Academy of Family Physicians that all CME planning committee/faculty/authors/editors/staff disclose relationships with commercial entities upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who had no conflict of interest or who agreed to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity.
The AAFP uses an anonymous peer review process to evaluate the content of each CME Bulletin. This process ensures a clear identification and resolution of any potential conflicts of interest, and guarantees the fairness and balance of the content.
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It is the policy of the American Academy of Family Physicians that all CME planning committee/faculty/authors/editors/staff disclose relationships with commercial entities upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who had no conflict of interest or who agreed to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity.
The AAFP uses an anonymous peer review process to evaluate the content of each CME Bulletin. This process ensures a clear identification and resolution of any potential conflicts of interest, and guarantees the fairness and balance of the content.
Read this CME Bulletin now.
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