Cerebrovascular Disease

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of a CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident) based on an appropriate history and physical
• List a differential diagnosis for the patient presenting with CVA signs and symptoms
• Identify key risk factors for cerebrovascular disease
• Counsel and create a plan for primary and secondary prevention of stroke, including non-pharmacological and pharmacological options
• Describe the management of an acute presentation of CVA in an outpatient office setting
• Describe the initial work-up of a patient who presents with a CVA to look for causes of an embolus

Core Resources

Diagnosis of Acute Stroke

Yew KS, Cheng EM. Diagnosis of acute stroke. Am Fam Physician. 2015;91(8):528-536. doi: d11954 [pii].

TIA - Part 1 - Diagnosis and Evaluation

Simmons BB, Cirignano B, Gadegbeku AB. Transient ischemic attack: Part I. diagnosis and evaluation. Am Fam Physician. 2012;86(6):521-526. doi: d10500 [pii].

Stroke Assessment and Prevention Pocket Cards

Heart & Stroke Foundation. Stroke Assessment and Prevention Pocket Cards