Hour 1

1. The Pathophysiology of Stroke
1.    Ischemic
2.    Hemorrhagic Stoke
3.    Transient Ischemic Attacks
2. Risk Factors for Stroke
1.    Risk Factors that van be Modified or Treated
2.    Risk Factors that cannot be Modified
3. New Guidelines for Hypertension
4. Symptoms of a Stroke

Hour 2

1. Preventing a Stroke
1.    Dietary Strategies and Exercise
2. Prevention for High Risk Persons
3. Surgery
4. Predicting Stroke by Inflammatory Markers

Hour 3

1. Treatment of Stroke
1.    Ischemic Stroke
2.    Hemorrhagic Stroke
2. Treatment Guidelines and Recommendations
3. Treatment of Children
4. After a Stroke
1.    Rehabilitation
2.    Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
3.    Counseling

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the pathophysiology associated with stroke.
2. Discuss the major risk factors for stroke.
3. Identify the lifestyle and dietary changes that can help prevent the onset of a stroke.
4. Describe currently available treatments and new therapies still under investigation.
5. Explain the role of the rehabilitation team, including physical and occupational therapists, and counselors, in helping to improve patient outcome.