Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Explain the mechanism of action of tissue plasminogen activator in a medical emergency
• Outline the use of endovascular mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke
• List the two fibrinolytic agents that may be used for acute ischemic stroke
• Distinguish between alteplase and tenecteplase
• List the main causes of ischemic blockage of cerebral vessels
• Identify the key problem associated with fibrinolytic therapy and thrombectom
• Explain the various ischemic stroke treatment methods
• Discuss the primary outcome of the EXTEND-IA TNK study 2018
• Review the literature regarding best practice for the use of alteplase for acute ischemic stroke management
• Recognize the importance of timing for the administration of fibrinolytic therapy for acute ischemic stroke management
• Discuss the pathophysiology of neuronal cell death during an acute ischemic stroke management
• Outline the major medication safety concerns when using Tenecteplase for acute ischemic stroke management