Stroke Classification & Diagnosis: Understanding Stroke Subtypes, Clinical Presentations, Imaging Findings - Cassie Nankee, MD

Intended Audience

This activity is designed for nurses, physicians (including EM, hospitalists, primary care, and neurology), and stroke coordinators.

Learning Objectives

As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:

  1. Differentiate between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.
  2. Review the etiological classification of ischemic stroke.
  3. Identify the key signs and symptoms associated with stroke and highlight clinical challenges with certain presentations.
  4. Utilize clinical scales such as the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and ASPECTS to assess stroke severity and guide treatment decisions.
  5. Evaluate the use of CT, CTA, and CT perfusion in determining candidacy for acute stroke intervention.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Registration opens: 
05/16/2025
Course expires: 
05/15/2026
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
UW Health Stroke Continuing Education Series 2025 - Enduring
Rating: 
0

Planners 

Cassie Nankee, MD, Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Edward (Luke) Bradbury, MD, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Jacob McGrath, PA, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health & UW Health
Tess Lee, NP, Neurologist, UW Health
Melanie McCauley, MSN, Stroke Program Coordinator, UW Health
Sally Kalscheur, BSN, Stroke Program Coordinator, UW Health

Policy on Disclosure

It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education (CE).  In addition, speakers, presenters, and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation.

For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.

NameRole(s)Financial Relationship Disclosure

Discussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices in Presentation?

Cassie Nankee, MD.  UW Health, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthFaculty/SpeakerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No

Melanie McCauley, MSN. UW Health

Planner/Coordinator No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
Cassie Nankee, MD. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthChair/FacultyNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
Sally Kalscheur, BSN. UW HealthPlannerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
Edward (Luke) Bradbury, MD. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthPlanner/FacultyNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.No
Jacob McGrath, PA. UW Health and University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthPlannerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.No
Tess Lee, NP. UW HealthPlannerNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. No
Sandy Vergenz, BSN, RN. UW HealthCommittee MemberNo relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.No

*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on, patients.

The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.

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Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statements

American Medical Association (AMA)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this hybrid live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hours.


American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 5/15/2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 


Continuing Education Units

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.1 continuing education units (CEUs) or 1.0 hours.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Cost:
$0.00
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Accessibility

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