Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) and Warfarin Dosing

Definitions of TIA, Stroke, Ischemic Stroke and Hemorrhagic Stroke

Pathophysiology of Ischemic Stroke

Clinical Presentation of Stroke

Risk Factors for Hemorrhagic Stroke vs Ischemic Stroke

Medical Causes of Stroke

Treatment Algorithm - Acute Stroke

tPA protocol = IV alteplase

EVT (essentially sucking out to clot) is done if within 6 hr of onset of symptoms

 

If pt started on alteplase, should have no ASA, warfarin or heparin for last 24 hr

Drug Chart - Alteplase Indications and CI

HTN Management of Acute Stroke Patients

Acute Antiplatelet Therapy for Acute Stroke Management

Stroke Prevention - Overall Summary of Primary and Secondary Prevention

Drug Chart - What drugs are available for antiplatelet therapy for stroke prevention?

eCPS Treatment Algorithm for Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias - Nonsustained VT

eCPS Treatment Algorithm for Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias - Sustained VT

MoA and Indications for Warfarin

Warfarin Dosing - General overview of starting dose an factors that may affect maintenance dose

Monitoring Parameters for Warfarin

DI impacting warfarin dosing

Warfarin Reversal

Approach to Out of Range INR

Warfarin Dose Adjustments

Perioperative Warfarin Management