Prevention of Thromboembolic Complications Following Acute Ischemic Stroke CME

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Release Date: March 31, 2008; Valid for credit through March 31, 2009

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Recognize risk factors such as age and medical history in the development of VTE after acute ischemic stroke
  2. Evaluate evidence-based pharmacological treatment guidelines for the management of VTE following acute ischemic stroke
  3. Identify strategies to ensure that patients who have had a stroke receive effective, long-term prophylaxis for VTE
Authors and Disclosures

Joseph A. Caprini, MD, MS, FACS
Disclosure: Joseph A. Caprini, MD, MS, FACS, has disclosed that he has served as a speaker and consultant to sanofi-aventis, Eisai, Covidien, and GlaxoSmithKline.


Franklin A. Michota, MD
Disclosure: Franklin A. Michota, MD, has disclosed that he has received grants for educational activities from sanofi-aventis and Scios. Dr. Michota has also disclosed that he has served as a consultant to sanofi-aventis and Scios.


Stephanie Kushner, PhD
Disclosure: Stephanie Kushner, PhD, is a member of the professional editorial group at Medscape and has reported no financial relationships relevant to the development of CME activities.
 
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