A Review on the Status of Clinical Practices Utilized in Stroke Centers to Reduce Door-to-Needle Time and of the Essential Functions of MRI and CT Scan Imaging in Guiding Stroke Diagnosis

Stroke is a medical emergency caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain and can be either hemorrhagic or ischemic. 

This session reviews the differences between stroke types, current treatment options for ischemic stroke, including thrombolytic medications and mechanical thrombectomy, and the critical importance of rapid intervention. Participants will also examine the essential role of CT and MRI in stroke diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient management, with a focus on improving outcomes through timely imaging and care.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the two types of strokes.
  2. Identify different treatment options for patients with stroke symptoms.
  3. Define the acronym B-E-F-A-S-T and describe its importance.
  4. Identify factors affecting Door to Needle (DTN) time and discuss how to reduce this time.
  5. Use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with CT scan and MRI reports.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AHRA CRA Credit
  • 1.00 ARRT Category A CE Credit
Course opens: 
10/01/2026
Course expires: 
09/30/2027
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Ilin Danoodian, M.S.RIS,(R)(CT)(MR)(ARRT)

Radiologic Technologists
This course has been approved for one (1.0) ARRT Category A CE credit(s) by AHRA.

Radiology Administrators
This course meets all CRA renewal credit criteria and has been approved for one (1.0) continuing education credit in the following CRA domain(s): Operations Management (OM). 
 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AHRA CRA Credit
  • 1.00 ARRT Category A CE Credit

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