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Gregory W. Albers, MD - Large Hemispheric Infarction: Exploring the Latest Clinical Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment
Go online to PeerView.com/NDJ860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, a stroke and vascular neurologist shares a patient case to provide clinical relevance and a practical exploration of the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with a large hemispheric infarction (LHI). Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Apply current evidence-based guidelines to diagnose and treat patients with an LHI, Identify clinical characteristics associated with increased risk of cerebral edema in patients following an LHI, Summarize the benefits and limitations of current and emerging therapeutic strategies to prevent cerebral edema in patients following an LHI.