OUTCOMES
- Understand
the definition, types, and risk factors of stroke.
- Explain
the pathophysiology of ischemic stroke, including the concept of ischemic
penumbra.
- Recognize the symptoms of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.
- Emphasize the importance of rapid diagnosis and treatment of acute stroke, as "time is brain".
- Describe the diagnostic considerations and the main goals of stroke treatment.
- Understand
the potential complications and disabilities caused by stroke.