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Stroke Management & Prevention in Primary Care Study Day (Focus on Atrial Fibrillation)

Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria

This study day is designed to appeal to all members of the Primary Care Team including all GPs, Nurse Practitioners & Practice Nurses.

Overview

Originally designed in response to the Stroke Strategy this study day has a great track record of hitting the right level for effective learning.  Keeping carefully to National Guidelines and wherever possible, Local Pathways, it focuses on the specific practical issues of Stroke and TIA diagnosis and management for primary care.  We then progress to the prevention of stroke from embolic stroke caused by atrial fibrillation and address the issue of accurate diagnosis, prevention and management of AF.

Along with formal teaching via screen sharing, this study day is famous for the teaching demonstration of the clotting chef and the musical heartbeat – all designed to help professionals get their head around these complex processes.

Course Content

This course will include:

  • Stroke – The big picture – National strategy outlined
  • How does the brain work & what happens to neurons deprived of oxygen?
  • What is a stroke & how caused – Clinical scenarios explained
  • The FAST test demonstrated & practiced
  • What is a TIA or mini stroke & why do they matter?
  • The acute management of stroke – an insight into the processes involved with acute care
  • The long-term management of stroke
  • Prevention of stroke with a focus on AF
  • Diagnosis of AF & the musical heart
  • Prevention of embolic stroke in AF through anticoagulation
  • The clotting cascade & the impact of the anticoagulant therapies including Warfarin & NOACs – making it clear why aspirin doesn’t work

Learning Objectives

At the end of the day delegates will have an appreciation of:

  • The impact of Stroke & the implications of TIA.
  • The impact of Stroke in AF.
  • The importance of effective thromboprophylaxis for those at risk.
  • The normal clotting process and what may go wrong.
  • The benefits & limitations of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions available for prevention & treatment.

Course Duration

Full day

Trainer/Facilitator

Et al Training

Date/Time/Venue

To be confirmed. Please email gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net and we will add you to the wait list.

This session will be carried out via Zoom. Computer access with a camera and microphone is essential. The aim is to avoid Zoom fatigue and with an interactive & informal online approach. All joining details will be available before the session.

Cost

This course is free of charge to all those from Stockport General Practices.

Booking Process/Additional Information

Bookings for this course should be made via the Virtual College LMS: https://nhsgmstockport.vc-enable.co.uk/. Enquires can be made via  gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or 07393 798115.