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Medscape Conference Coverage, based on selected sessions at the:
30th International Stroke Conference
February 2 - 4, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana

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Highlights of the 30th International Stroke Conference CME
Physicians - up to 0.5 hour(s) of AMA PRA category 1 credit
Highlights of the 30th International Stroke Conference
Steven R. Messé, MD; Brett L. Cucchiara, MD
Conference News
Missed Opportunity Seen in Managing Transient Ischemic Attack 2/4/05
[Medscape Medical News]
Patients with transient ischemic attack were managed less aggressively than those with stroke, according to researchers.
Repeat Ischemic Stroke More Likely With Interruption of Aspirin Prophylaxis 2/4/05
[Medscape Medical News]
The study findings suggest that physicians need to educate patients regarding the increased risk and encourage persistence.
Guidelines for Inpatient Treatment of Stroke Improve Quality of Care 2/3/05
[Medscape Medical News]
The quality improvement program "gently reminds" physicians to use evidence-based care or to justify deviations.

 
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