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After completing the webcast, the
participants were asked to describe a
specific change they intend to make in
their practices. Below are some of the
responses — a clear indication that the
webcast is increasing awareness among
the medical community.
“Keep the diagnosis of cerebral aneurysm
in mind if patient presents
with sudden onset of severe headache.”
Dr. Sepideh Amin-Hanjani
The webcast is facilitated by Dr. Sepideh Amin-Hanjani of the
University of Illinois at Chicago and member of BAF’s medical
advisory board. The class covers: recognizing signs and
symptoms of aneurysm rupture in order to make appropriate
diagnosis and referral, and recommend appropriate imaging;
utilizing knowledge regarding treatment options to make
referrals and provide counsel and follow-up; educating patients
about the risk factors for aneurysm formation and rupture; and
understanding of the familial occurrence of cerebral aneurysm
and awareness of proper screening age and tests to perform,
such as magnetic resonance angiography.
“By increasing awareness among the medical community of
the symptoms of brain aneurysms, we hope to motivate early
diagnostic testing to save lives and prevent ruptures,” said
Dr. Amin-Hanjani.
Doctors can earn 1.00 American Medical Association (AMA)
Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 credit or 1.01
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) credit
for particpating.
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“I will feel more confident in recognizing
signs and symptoms of intracranial aneurysms
and ordering imaging.”
“Knowing that the most common
cause of intracranial aneurysm is
hypertension, I will make sure that all
hypertensive patients are controlled. I will pay
more attention to the complaint of
double vision that can be due to dilated pupils
and screen patients with risk.”
“I will make sure my patients who have
been screened appropriately in the past are
being rechecked every 7-10 years.”
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