Lifelong Learning

Telehealth Strategies for Improving Hypertension Control Module

This module will discuss the role of telemedicine not only in treating uncontrolled hypertension but its role (or potential role) in other aspects such as diagnosing hypertension; barriers to implementing and providing hypertension management via telemedicine; and cost-effectiveness of telemedicine approach to HTN management vs. usual care from not only a health systems perspective but also the practice perspective. Sponsored by Tylenol.

Lp(a): A Toolkit for Health Care Professionals

High levels of plasma lipoprotein(a) are independently associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and these levels are established in early childhood and remain relatively consistent over an individual’s lifetime. Do you know what factors influence Lp(a) levels?

PCStrokology Challenge

Timely recognition of the signs and symptoms of posterior circulation stroke (PCS) is critical for properly diagnosing PCS, understanding the clinical course, and managing patients with acute PCS diagnosis. Delayed or incorrect diagnosis results in inadequate acute care and can lead to poorer outcomes.

Test your knowledge with this fun and interactive game.

Improving Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation through Screening, Education, and Quality Improvement

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart arrhythmia and a leading cause of stroke. While medications can prevent stroke in people with AF, barriers persist including lack of diagnosis, treatment nonadherence, and racial and ethnic disparities. This toolkit assists primary care teams in understanding their patients' risk and promoting evidence-based, patient-centered, equitable treatment with anticoagulants using quality improvement strategies.