Tuesday May 24, 2011 12:30-1:30 p.m. CST
The SouthWest Affiliate of the American Heart Association invites you to join us for a free educational webinar, “Acute Stroke: Thrombolysis for the Emergency Physician” Join AHA staff, volunteers and guest lecturer Joshua N. Goldstein, MD, PhD as we take an in-depth look at acute care of patients with cerebrovascular emergencies who may benefit from receiving tPA in the ED setting.
Currently, less than 85 percent of eligible stroke patients receive tPA. Dr. Goldstein is a board certified emergency physician, specializing in training and administration of tPA. He is currently on staff at Massachusetts General Hospital and is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Goldstein manages a research program aimed at improving the care of patients with neurologic emergencies and has published numerous original research articles, chapters and reviews.
Space is limited so reserve your Webinar seat now.
Continuing education credits have been applied for and may be available. Physicians, nurses and EMS providers must preregister to receive CE credit.
Call in information: 866-510-8815, Pass code: Participant 8667704
