Heart & Brain
Integrated cardiovascular and neurological stroke prevention
Saturday, April 26th, 2008
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Doty Family Education Center, Intermountain Medical Center

PURPOSE
Since the majority of ischemic stroke is embolic and due to cardiovascular disorders, integration of diagnostic and treatment options between cardiology and neurology becomes critical

OBJECTIVES
As a result of attending this education activity, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate better embolic and paradoxical embolic stroke prevention through implementation of and integrated stroke prevention approach
• Develop and increased awareness and recognition of brain imaging technology
• Expand knowledge of cardiac ultrasound methodologies
• Discuss and review recent stroke prevention information
• Discuss and review new treatment modalities for embolic stroke prevention

Intermountain Healthcare Continuing Medical Education is accredited by Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Intermountain Healthcare Continuing Medical Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Family Physicians credit has been requested for this activity. Please watch for an update of the status at www.intermountainhealthcare.org/cme.

Intermountain Healthcare CME fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant of this program is in need of accommodations, please do not hesitate to call and/or write to the CME office in order to receive service. A request for accommodation can be made by calling (801) 442-3930. Reasonable prior notice is required.

Sponsored by Intermountain Healthcare Continuing Medical Education